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Mermaid Festival
2022-03-26 11:00 - 2022-04-03 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Westport Winery Garden Resort, 1 South Arbor Road, Aberdeen, WA, 98520, United States
The International Mermaid Museum is holding its annual Mermaid Festival from Saturday, March 26 through Sunday, April 3 from 11am to 6pm. During this weeklong event there is no charge for admission to the museum.
In addition to the museum’s educational and enchanting exhibits there are a series of special attractions for visitors of all ages during this celebration of the sea. It is guaranteed that there will be siren sightings as mermaids swim to Unforgettable Grays Harbor to gather together.
Una the Mermaid will be performing in her traveling tank on both Saturdays and Sundays. Since 2012, Una has been bringing magic and entertaining the Pacific NW at private and community events. She is the organizer and host of the annual Portlandia Mermaid Parade where mermaid museum founder Kim Roberts was named Mermazing Person of the Year in 2021.
Olive the Alchemist, founder of the Seattle Mermaid School, will preside on the mermaid throne every day of the festival. Each day at 4pm she will offer a free hour-long class for aspiring mermaids of all ages that covers the topics of immersion, believability, mermaid physicality, and performer safety.
In the art tent a host of artists and activities will be on hand for all visitors to enjoy. Guests can look forward to work by glass artists Kari and Heather Wulf of Moclips, multi-media artist Michael Beck of Westport, photographer Wendy Ryan of Grayland, multi-media artist Pamela McKinnie of Olympia, mermaid artist Ashley Morgan of Tacoma, watercolorist Aleatha Kennedy of Olympia, rock painter Brandi Fornear of Westport, ceramicist Kimmi Kerns of Shelton, photographer Michelle Rayleen of Sekiu, woodworkers Pete and Amy Twigg of Ocosta, jeweler Ruth Greening of Olympia, and watercolorist Nancy Broach.
All day, every day, kids can participate in a Pirate’s Treasure Hunt in the gardens surrounding the museum with prizes for those who complete the puzzle and find the treasure. For the kids there is a free gyotaku (fish printing) station every day from 3pm to 4pm. For all ages there is a free rock painting station every day. Inside the museum there is a fee for guests who want to mine fossils, shells or gems in the museum’s sluice box.
Jill Neal, famous for her Wild Women art, will be signing and selling her creations in person on April 1 and 2. Rebecca Corio will be signing and selling her book Storm of Passion from her Men of Danger series on April 2 from 2pm to 4pm. Members of the Portland Mermaid Pod’s Traveling Fanta Sea Cove will host a booth on April 2 and 3. It will center on merfolk mythology from around the world, and merfolk deities. They will also sell handmade mer wares and crafts.
Westport’s Aloha Alabama is bringing their festival food mobile for the week with their famous poke and teriyaki bowls plus delicious shave ice. Lumberjack Popcorn Company will be at the festival both weekends with their incredible kettle corn selection.
The International Mermaid Museum is a registered 501(C)3 non-profit dedicated to teaching ocean ecology from seashore to sea floor immersed in mermaid mythology uniting world oceanic cultures. The International Mermaid Museum is located on the grounds of Westport Winery Garden Resort, halfway between Aberdeen and Westport on the Washington Coast. For more information go to www.MermaidMuseum.org.

Wine and Cheese Virtual Tasting
2022-03-24 16:00 - 17:00 | VIRTUAL
Elevate your enjoyment of cheese and wine when Willamette Valley Vineyards and Tillamook Creamery come together for a complimentary virtual tasting at 4 p.m. on March 24 via Zoom.
Teams from Willamette and Tillamook worked together to curate selections that feature classic Oregon wines paired premium white cheddar. This collection is available for a limited time with special pricing and will be featured in the virtual tasting. Order by March 14 to receive in time for the tasting.
Willamette’s Regional Brand Manager Julie Harris will lead you in learning about the wines and cheese pairings. Tillamook’s Executive Chef Josh Archibald and R&D Product & Sensory Scientist Sara Maruyama will also join the tasting.
Collection includes four bottles of wine, four 8-ounce chunks of Maker’s Reserve cheddar from Tillamook and crackers. Wine will be shipped from Willamette Valley Vineyards and cheese and crackers, which will be shipped from Tillamook.

2018 Elton Pinot Noir paired with 2012 Maker’s Reserve
2017 Bernau Estate Brut paired with 2017 Maker’s Reserve
2019 Tualatin Estate Chardonnay paired with 2019 Maker’s Reserve
2019 Founders’ Reserve Pinot Noir paired with 2018 Maker’s Reserve

Please note: Willamette wines can be shipped to all states except AR, DE, IN, MS, NH, NJ, RI, UT and WV. Limitations apply to: AL, LA and WY. Tillamook Cheese will be sent separately and cannot be sent to P.O. or A.P.O. boxes.

Islands & Volcanoes: Volcanic Wine Dinner with Author Robert Camuto
2022-03-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Tavolàta Stone Way, 3627 Stone Way N Seattle, WA 98103, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Tavolàta Stone Way presents:
Islands & Volcanoes
Volcanic Wine Dinner with Author Robert Camuto
Calling all lovers of volcanic soil wines, especially those that celebrate the magical wines of Mt. Etna!
Tavolàta Stone Way is excited to be hosting Author Robert Camuto for not one but two nights featuring the wines of Southern Italy! Robert is an author and journalist specializing in wine culture and epicurean travel writing. He will be sharing stories from his new book South of Somewhere as he presents the wines of the evening. All attendees of the dinners will also receive a copy of Robert’s South of Somewhere book included with the price of their dinner.
“[Camuto’s] new book, ‘South of Somewhere: Wine, Food and the Soul of Italy’ is his best yet, a razor-sharp evocation of the people, places and points-of-view that captures both the fatalism so often encountered in southern Italy and the stubborn refusal of its inhabitants to knuckle under.”— Eric Asimov, The New York Times.
For more information on Robert Camuto please visit here.
For our second night, Tavolàta’s Chef Dom has created a menu pairing the volcanic soil wines and mediterranean dishes of the islands of Sicily and Salina. The featured dishes include Octopus Carpaccio, Squid Ink Conchiglie with Prawns, Whole Grilled Branzino, and Leg of Lamb with Fennel Agrodolce.
Wednesday, March 23rd
6pm start time
$145 per person plus tax and gratuity
menu price includes a copy of Robert Camuto’s book “South of Somewhere”

South of Somewhere: Southern Italian Wine Dinner with Author Robert Camuto
2022-03-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Tavolàta Stone Way, 3627 Stone Way N Seattle, WA 98103, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Tavolàta Stone Way presents:
South of Somewhere
Southern Italian Wine Dinner with Author Robert Camuto
Tavolàta Stone Way is excited to be hosting Author Robert Camuto for not one but two nights featuring the wines of Southern Italy! Robert is an author and journalist specializing in wine culture and epicurean travel writing. He will be sharing stories from his new book South of Somewhere as he presents wines from his travels through Southern Italy. All attendees of the dinner will also receive a copy of Robert’s South of Somewhere book included with the price of their dinner.
“[Camuto’s] new book, ‘South of Somewhere: Wine, Food and the Soul of Italy’ is his best yet, a razor-sharp evocation of the people, places and points-of-view that captures both the fatalism so often encountered in southern Italy and the stubborn refusal of its inhabitants to knuckle under.”— Eric Asimov, The New York Times.
For more information on Robert Camuto please visit here.
For our first evening, Tavolàta’s Chef Dom has created a menu inspired by the cuisine of Southern Italy, featuring dishes including Tombo Crudo with ‘Nduja, Cavatelli with Rabbit Ragu, Whole Grilled Branzino, and Roasted Lamb Leg.
Tuesday, March 22nd
6pm start time
$100 per person plus tax and gratuity
menu price includes a copy of Robert Camuto’s book “South of Somewhere”

Rise for Refugees - A fundraiser supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland
2022-03-16 16:00 - 20:00 | Threshold Brewing & Blending, 403 SE 79th Ave, Portland, OR, 97215
Please join us for an evening celebrating the beauty of Ukrainian and Polish cultures as we help raise funds for Ukrainian refugees. Over 1 million Ukrainians have fled their homes and country over the past few days with Poland welcoming nearly half of these individuals. Our hearts go out to those affected, including the local Polish and Ukrainian communities here in Portland with family and friends overseas.
Proceeds from the evening will support the Union of Ukrainians organization and the families and refugees currently sheltering in the Polish border city of Suwałki.
Featuring: music from local Polish band Zabavva, traditional ‘Pączki’ filled donuts and Polish cakes, hand-painted Ukrainian Easter eggs, Polish-style beer and Zapiekanka menu from Threshold and a raffle including Polish pottery, wine and specialty beer.
Union for Ukrainians:
An organization led by Polish humanitarian Anna Samoilenko who has been working closely with the people of Poland to help Ukrainian families escape the war. Union for Ukrainians is currently providing relief to refugees arriving to the Polish border city of Suwałki as well as the Ukrainian people that are still waiting in long lines at the border to escape the war. Many are on foot and their needs are changing minute by minute: food, baby formula, diapers, medicine, basic hygiene items, legal services, transportation and anything that helps with proper care and accommodation.

Vertical Tasting at Surrell with JM Cellars
2022-03-16 14:00 - 16:30 | Surrell, 2319 E Madison St, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
Join us in the Surrell wine garden on March 19th for a vertical tasting of JM Cellars’ Carménère! Winemaker John Bigelow will lead us through six different vintages of one of our favorite pours. Reservations are available 2:00-4:30 at surrellseattle.com/wawinemonth and exploretock.com/surrell.

NW Cider Symposium & Tasting
2022-03-14 - 2022-03-15 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma, WA
The Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) will hold its first in-person symposium, bringing together cidermakers, growers, marketers, and executives for a 2-day event of education and networking. The symposium will also feature a public tasting on Monday 3/14/22 from 5:30-8:30pm, with tickets available for purchase in advance.
The NWCA is a trade non-profit that supports and promotes the cider industry in WA, OR, ID, MT and British Columbia. Last year’s event was virtual, so this is the first time the industry will have a chance to gather in an effort to learn, grow, connect and celebrate the region’s vibrant cider industry. The symposium features:

Mon, 3/14/22

3 – 5pm: Buyer & Media Tasting (invite only)
5:30 – 8:30pm: Public Tasting (pre-purchase tickets)

Tues, 3/15/22

Trade Show for cidermakers
Educational Workshops for orchardists, marketers, cidermakers and executives
Networking happy hour

When: March 14th & 15th, 2022
Where: Greater Tacoma Convention Center
How: To register or purchase tickets visit www.nwcider.com/symposium-2022
Cost: Registration fees vary for specific events
More Info: www.nwcider.com/symposium-2022
Follow @nwcider on IG or FB
Participate using #nwcider and #nwcidersymposium

"How well do you smell?"
2022-03-12 16:00 - 17:00 | VIRTUAL
We are built to smell and distinguish flavors based on our history, origins, culture and preferences.
Join renowned wine educator Regina “Reggie” Daigneault for an interesting exploration into the neurology of smell and taste. In this session, we will define the individual flavors that we smell and taste in wines together while learning about our senses and the intriguing science of sensory evaluation. Reggie will go through the best way to detect aromas in these wines and why they carry these alluring smells.
Here’s a list of wines to grab to follow along!
Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
Buttery Styled Chardonnay – WA or CA
Pinot Noir – anywhere in Willamette Valley
Syrah – anywhere in WA State
A link will be sent via email to join this very special 1st of our virtual series exclusively for Sip Subscribers!
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SheBrew Beer Festival
2022-03-06 12:00 - 19:00 | Castaway Portland, 1900 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
7th Annual Beer and Cider Festival celebrates female-identified pro-am, female professional and amateur brewers for a family friendly event!
Featuring more than 30 female professional brewers and 6 homebrewers from around the Pacific Northwest! Created to highlight and showcase the work of female-identified purveyors of beers and ciders. SheBrew is 100% nonprofit, all proceeds go to The Human Rights Campaign to fight for Equality.
In addition to unique beers and cider, enjoy food carts, outdoor games, photobooth, raffle and homebrew sodas!

Covid precautions:
All volunteers, vendors and guests will be required to show proof of vaccination and masks are required when not actively eating or drinking. We have reduced the number of vendors and reconfigured the space to accommodate more social distancing. Ample hand sanitizer will be available throughout. In the event of any Portland weather there is a large tent covering the outside area for people to spread out comfortably.

WA Wine, We Love You
2022-03-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Surrell, 2319 E Madison St, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
Join us at Surrell for an afternoon of WA wine tasting! WA Wine, We Love You will feature aMaurice, Avennia, Cadence, Cairdeas, Fielding Hills, House of Smith/B. Leighton, Kevin White, Pearl and Stone, and Two Vintners. Tickets include tasting pours from each winery and paired bites from Chef Aaron Tekulve. Let’s get together and celebrate WA Wine!
Please note that tickets are limited. Book yours here: https://www.exploretock.com/surrell/experience/322937/36-wa-wine-we-love-you?date=2022-03-06&size=2&time=12%3A00
This event will be hosted in our covered, heated outdoor space. Proof of covid-19 vaccination is required for admission.

International Women's Day Celebration at Yellowhawk Resort
2022-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Yellowhawk Resort, 2901 Old Milton Hwy, Walla Walla, 99362, United States
Some of Washington State’s top women wine, beer and spirits makers, as well as chefs, artists and merchants will gather at Yellowhawk Resort on Saturday, March 5, 2022, to celebrate International Women’s Day. The annual global event is marked on March 8th and highlights the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and is a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
Yellowhawk Resort will donate $15 of every ticket purchase and all raffle proceeds to YWCA Walla Walla to support their mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Event Details:

Saturday, March 5, 2022
1:00 – 4:00pm
$70 with $15 donation to YWCA Walla Walla
The event will be held outdoors under tents. Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather.
Website and ticket info: International Women’s Day Celebration (yellowhawkresort.com)

Participants:

Kelsey Ita, itä Wines
Fiona Mak, SMAK Wines
George-Anne Robertson, Yellowhawk Resort and Sparkling House
Kate Derby Raymond, Spring Valley Vineyards
Caitlin Braam, Yonder Cider
Holly Robinson and Jamie Hunt, Fast Penny Spirits
Lara Zahaba and Robyn Schumacher, Stoup Brewing
Chef Maggie Trullijo, AQUA by El Gaucho
Roni Hosfeld, D’Olivo
Amber Davis, Up Balloons and So Home Collective
Mari Gisele, Musician
Melissa Thiessen, Thiessen Ranch
Jenna Kaufman, Mindful Bodywork
More to be announced soon

Sponsored by Sip Magazine, an award-winning female-owned/run publication dedicated to celebrating the craft culture of the Northwest.

Releasing the 2017 Riverbend Barrel Select wines
2022-03-01 - 2022-03-31 | fielding hills winery, 565 S Lakeshore DR, Chelan, WA, 98816
Our 2017 Riverbend Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon and 2017 Riverbend Barrel Select Syrah are a stunning representation of our “best of the best” barrel offerings that over-deliver on their legacy and flagship status. Wines were just released on March 1st

2017 Riverbend Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon — click here to acquire.
2017 Riverbend Barrel Select Syrah — click here to acquire.

TASTE CHELAN Recipe + Wine Bundle
2022-03-01 - 2022-03-31 | fielding hills winery, 565 S Lakeshore DR, Chelan, WA, 98816
In celebration of Taste Chelan and WA Wine Month, our resident foodie and tasting room manager, Don Elsing, has created a wine and recipe bundle with TWO must-try recipes. For our red wine lovers, Don pairs the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon with Peppered Flank Steak and for our white wine lovers, Don includes the 2019 Chardonnay with Pseudo Croque Monsieur. Available only for the month of March, the wine + recipe bundle includes step-by-step instructions, a bottle of each paired wine, and a special gift from our friends at Culinary Apple. Order your wine + recipe bundle by visiting Fieldinghills.com or visiting the winery.

TASTE CHELAN button holders who present their buttons in person, at the winery, will receive a discount on our recipe + wine bundle as well as a discount on all FHW merchandise.
What’s TASTE CHELAN? Lake Chelan Wine Valley is debuting TASTE CHELAN. See all the activities and experiences happening in our special valley by clicking here.

Seattle Cocktail Week February 27-March 6, 2022
2022-02-27 08:00 - 2022-03-06 17:00 | Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA, 98121, United States
Seattle Cocktail Week, the city’s largest celebration of spirits and libations returns on February 27-March 6, 2022. The event promises an even larger array of opportunities to taste specialty cocktails, discover new spirits, and support local bars.

Specialty Cocktails and Events at Local Bars
Sunday, February 27-Sunday, March 6
Visit a favorite neighborhood spot or try a new one. Seattle bartenders showcase their mixology talents at 80 participating locations in Seattle and the Eastside. The bars will create and feature specialty spirited and non-proof cocktails.
Sample events:

Wednesday, March 2, 2022| Vinnie’s Wine Shop, 6-8pm
Low & No-Proof Cocktails with Mixologist Derek Brown- expert on the history and culture of spirits and drinks
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | The Barnacle Wine Bar, 4pm
Meet the Makers with Bainbridge Island’s Highside Distilling
Thursday, March 3, 2022 | Life on Mars, 6pm
Everything’s Coming Up Daisies- Margarita event with Cointreau
Friday, March 4, 2022 | Dreamland, 11am
Drag Brunch

For the full lineup of events visit www.seattlecocktailweek.com
Cocktail District
Saturday, March 5, 2022 | Session One: 12 to 4pm and Session Two: 6pm-10pm
Bell Harbor Conference Center
Tickets: $54.99 to $99 | G.A. Tickets at the Door: $90.00 (if available) | Tickets available here
It’s the granddaddy of all cocktail parties featuring more than 100 brands and 200 spirits. (See the video from 2019).
2022 Cocktail District event highlights include:
Learning Lab- 10 unique classes over two sessions | Live music from four bands |Nine distinct tasting areas| Retail store for tax-free purchases of rare and exclusive spirits to take home | Six Food Trucks including the launch of Kottu Roti and sweets from Alexandra’s Macarons, Watson’s Counter, Sweet Nothings.

Winemaker Dinner - Quaintrelle With Helioterra Wines
2022-02-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Quaintrelle, 2032 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Join us for this amazing winemaker dinner experience on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Quaintrelle with Helioterra Wines. The menu will be specially designed by Chef de Cuisine Ryley Eckersley. Helioterra Wines proprietor and winemaker, Anne Hubatch, will carefully choose wines to pair with the meal and will join you for dinner and sparkling conversation.
Classic Wines Foundation​ returns to in-person events! Held at select local restaurants, these unique Winemaker Dinners partner esteemed winemakers from Oregon with top-rated Portland chefs for exquisite, multi-course meals. Proceeds benefit three ​local nonprofit organizations​: ​Metropolitan Family Service​ (MFS), ​Friends of the Children​ – Portland and ​New Avenues for Youth​​.
