Mighty Tieton Events and News http://edwebtieton.webfactional.com/index.phpevents_and_news/ en mtieton@yahoo.com Copyright 2012 2012-03-17T22:14:51+00:00 Holiday Craft Bazaar http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/holiday_craft_bazaar/ http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/holiday_craft_bazaar/#When:21:14:51Z

When: 1st weekend in December

Where: Mighty Tieton Warehouse, 608 Wisconsin Ave.

Handmade crafts, antique items, food, and chandeliers take over the Mighty Tieton Warehouse.

]]> The first weekend in December, craftspeople and artists from around the Northwest gather in Tieton to sell their wares and ring in the holidays. The bazaar spans three days, and the weekend wraps up in Tieton Park at dusk for the annual Tree Lighting and a visit from Santa.

Friday, November 30, 5 -8:30 P.M.

Saturday, December 1, 10 - 5 P.M.

Sunday, December 2, 11 - 4 P.M.

Get a booth before spaces fill up! For info, give Sylvia a call at 509-847-3034, or email sylvia@mightytieton.com.

Sponsored by Mighty Tieton Events.

]]> 2012-03-17T21:14:51+00:00 2012 Chandelier Festival http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/2012_chandelier_festival/ http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/2012_chandelier_festival/#When:21:07:18Z

When: Friday, November 30

Where: Mighty Tieton Warehouse, 608 Wisconsin Ave.

A must-see in the holiday season.

]]> Diverse materials and ingenious approaches for spreading light make Mighty Tieton's Chandelier Festival an annual source of inspiration and delight. The grand opening takes place on the first day of MT's Holiday Craft Bazaar.

The 2012 Call for Entries will be posted soon. Submissions will be due November 1.

Opening: Friday, November 30, 5 - 8:30 P.M.

Sponsored by Tieton Arts & Humanities.

]]> 2012-03-17T21:07:18+00:00 Dia de los Muertos http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/dia_de_los_muertos/ http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/dia_de_los_muertos/#When:21:02:33Z

When: Sunday October 28

Where: Mighty TIeton Warehouse, 608 Wisconsin Ave.

Sugar skulls, sand painting, crafts for the whole family y los muertos.

]]> Bring the kids! The exhibition features a sandpainting by Fulgencio Lazo, seminars on the sacred traditions, contemporary and traditional altars. Sunday, October 28 is the afternoon festival featuring arts and crafts activities, food, and music. Brought to us for the third year in a row by Tieton Arts & Humanities.

Opening reception: Sunday, October 28, 12 - 5 P.M.

Gallery hours: Friday-Sunday, 12 - 3 P.M. and by appointment.

]]> 2012-03-17T21:02:33+00:00 LiTFUSE http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/litfuse/ http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/litfuse/#When:20:50:48Z

When: Friday, September 21 - Sunday 23

Where: Various MT Facilities around Tieton

LiTFUSE is Tieton's annual weekend-long poets' workshop for poets of all ages, abilities, and styles.

]]> This year's faculty features Christopher Howell and three state poet laureates, inlcuding Washington State's newly appointed laureate Katherine Flenniken.

For the 2012 schedule and registration, visit litfuse.us

Sponsored by Tieton Arts & Humanities.

]]> 2012-03-17T20:50:48+00:00 Goathead Press Art Print Exhibition http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/goathead_press_art_print_exhibition/ http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/goathead_press_art_print_exhibition/#When:20:32:59Z

When: September 8 - October 1

Where: Oak Hollow Gallery, Chalet Mall, Yakima

Goathead Press and Oak Hollow Gallery join forces to showcase a selection of fine prints.

]]> The exhibition will include Goathead's wonderful collection of prints done in the studio by guest artists, Robert C. Jones, and Fay Jones.

Oak Hollow is located in the Chalet Mall, Yakima. Go here for a map and Oak Hollow's Contact Info.

Monday-Friday 9:30-5:30; Saturday 10-4; Sunday 12-4

]]> 2012-03-17T20:32:59+00:00 Highland Community Days http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/highland_community_days1/ http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/highland_community_days1/#When:09:25:30Z

When: Friday, August 24 - Sunday, August 26

Where: Festivities centered around Tieton's City Park

Community Days brings the Tieton-area roots together for an exciting time.

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Highland Community Days is a classic small town celebration held the last weekend of August. This celebration has been going on for decades, and it gets livelier every year. Festivities include a parade, street dancing, craft booths, Civil War re-enactments, and Mexican Dancing Horses, not to mention a reception for the 3rd annual 10x10xTieton exhibition. Bring your sun block and lots of energy.

Friday, August 24, 12 A.M.- 11 P.M.

Saturday, August 25, 9 A.M. - 11 P.M.; Grand parade at 10 A.M.

Sunday, August 26, 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

]]> 2012-03-11T09:25:30+00:00 100+One and Pie-Palooza http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/100one_and_pie-palooza/ http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/100one_and_pie-palooza/#When:09:19:59Z

When: Saturday, July 28, 11 A.M. - 3 P.M.

Where: Tieton Park, on the corner of Wisconsin and Elm, Tieton

Celebrating the city of Tieton's centennial (plus one year....and plus pie).

]]> A community gathering featuring local history, entertainment, food, and a pie-baking contest. Get out grandma's pie crust recipe and practice up. More details on the contest to come.

Pie judging at 1 P.M., awards at 2 P.M.

]]> 2012-03-11T09:19:59+00:00 Tieton Textiles and Wine Weekend / Gimme Shelter Design Challenge http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/tieton_textiles_day_and_gimme_shelter_design_challenge/ http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/tieton_textiles_day_and_gimme_shelter_design_challenge/#When:09:15:31Z

When: Friday, June 29 - Sunday, July 1

Where: Mighty Tieton Warehouse, 608 Wisconsin Ave.

Artist Trust and the Family Wineries of Washington come to Tieton for a packed weekend of textile exploration, wine sipping, and tent fun.

]]> This will be an amazing weekend. The theme is textiles. Art activities, demonstrations, lectures, and parties! AND wine tasting from artisan vinters! Networking opportunities for artists from around the Northwest.

Take on the Gimme Shelter! Design Challenge. Design and build your own lodging for the weekend. Display your functional design while camping out in Tieton. Unusual materials and shapes are encouraged. The smartest, the most extravagantly creative will take home prizes and bragging rights.  

More details to come!

]]> 2012-03-11T09:15:31+00:00 Portland Cello Project in Tieton http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/portland_cello_project_in_tieton/ http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/portland_cello_project_in_tieton/#When:09:10:30Z

When: Saturday, June 9, 2012

Where: Mighty Tieton Warehouse, 608 Wisconsin Ave.

An evening concert in June, in the Mighty Tieton Warehouse.

]]> Bring the family for a musical evening under the Warehouse rafters. Tieton Arts & Humanities hosts PCP's contemporary pop-for-cello arrangements mixed with a few classics. The show also features a video element, prepared just for Tieton.

Tickets available in advance from Brown Paper Tickets and at the door. 

]]> 2012-03-11T09:10:30+00:00 10x10x10xTieton Call for Entries http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/10x10x10xtieton/ http://mightytieton.com/events_and_news/10x10x10xtieton/#When:09:05:58Z

When: Saturday, August 11 - Wednesday, October 11

Where: Mighty Tieton Warehouse, 608 Wisconsin Ave.

The 3rd annual juried fine art exhibition features work no larger than 10 inches in any dimension. The CFE closes June 18.

]]> Small is big in Tieton! This 3rd annual juried fine art exhibition features over 150 pieces by artists from around the world. No artwork is larger than 10 inches in any dimension. The Call for Entries closes June 18 at 5 PM.

Entering's a snap:

1.Visit www.callforentry.org

2. Create your profile and upload your portfolio

3. Apply to this year's 10x10x10xTieton call for entries!

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