The Mousetrap a Play by Agatha ChristieHow good are you at solving mysteries? You may just get a tip or two when you watch Richland Players Theatre’s presentation of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap.

The Mousetrap is a murder mystery play by Christie, and is based on her 1948 short story, “Three Blind Mice”, the same 30-minute radio play that she wrote to commemorate the 80th birthday of Queen Mary. Incidentally, the same play has been continuously running since it opened in London’s West End in 1952, making it the longest initial run of any play in history.

Whodunnit?
The play revolves around a group of people gathered in a country boarding house and stranded by a snowy blizzard. Everyone panics when they learn that there is a murderer in their midst, the same one who has just committed a…

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Tri Cities Children's Hospital Guilds “Some Like it Hot” Chili Cook-Off Tri Cities Wa Children's Hospital Guilds Presents “Some Like it Hot” Chili Cook-Off
The Three Rivers Children’s Hospital Guild is hosting the fourth annual “Some Like it Hot” Chili Cook-Off on February 1, 2014 from 6-9PM at the Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Dr. in Richland.

Chillin’ for Some Chili
There will be smokin’ hot competition between the local guilds as they try to outdo each other with their own delectable versions of chili. Guild members will fill in the rest of the menu with cornbread, yummy dessert, beer from Ice Harbor Brewery, and wine from the Wine Society.

Country singer Natalie Pyle Longmeier and former Miss Tri Cities Adrienne Bousquet will provide the evening’s entertainment.

Purpose of the Cook-Off
“Some Like it Hot”…

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream by the Academy of Children’s TheatreA Midsummer Night’s Dream by the Academy of Children’s Theatre
One of literature’s greatest works, by no less than the greatest English writer of all time, William Shakespeare, will be given a 20th century approach by the drama students of the Academy of Children’s Theatre.

Shakespeare for the 20th Century
ACT’s production will take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, setting it in 1967 during San Francisco’s Summer of Love. The story will follow the adventures of a spirited but mischievous fairy, Puck, who pulls on all sorts of hilarious antics that intentionally and unintentionally complicate the other characters, which include Oberon, Titania, Hermia, Helena, Lysander, Demetrius, Egeus, Theseus, Hippolyta and Bottom.

Show Times and Tickets
The production…

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Homes For Sale Within The White Bluffs Elementary School BoundariesAbout White Bluffs Elementary School
White Bluffs Elementary School was named after a historical town “White Bluffs” which used to be situated on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. Many years passed, different business sprouted in the town. The school is one of those establishments and is currently located in Kensington Way, Richland Washington. It gained positive impression on parents’ reviews over the years. White Bluffs accepts students from Kinder to 5th grade.

The White Bluffs has an awesome neighborhood. It is close to one of the popular parks in the Tri-Cities, The Badger Mountain Trail. It offers adventure to families living around White Bluffs Elementary School and a fantastic view from the top of the mountain on the entire Tri-Cities. This area…

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Well, it's about time! We have 5 children and have spent too much time commuting to North Richland for WSU and North Richland grade schools. We've decided to put our 3500 sq ft house on the market starting at $500,000. Many, many upgrades can be read here. Pictures of this home and river views can be seen here...

Columbia river property

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This summer Hapo, the official sponsor of summer, is holding the 9th annual Live @ 5 concert series on Thursday nights at 5:00pm. Each year these weekly concert series throughout the summer draws thousands of people. Live @ 5 is a family friend event held in Richland WA's John Dam Plaza. These weekly concerts are free but make sure to bring some money there will be vendors present as well as activities for the kids. Both regional and local talent will featured.

Concert Schedule:
June 21 – VooDoo Alley - Playing Party Rock Music
June 28 – 3rd Date - Playing Rock and Roll and then some
July 5 – M80's - Playing heavy metal and dance tunes.
July 12 – Colorblind - Playing high energy rock
July 19 – Freddy Pink - Playing classic R&B hits of the 60s and…

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Tagaris Summer Concert Series
Come join Tagaris Winery in Richland Washington every Friday and Saturday for their summer concert series going through September. Each concert will take place outdoors in a laid back venue,  near a 33 ft. basalt fountain, cozy fire pits and a garden ambiance. For more information about the concert series call 509.628.0020, email Tagaris, or visit the Tagaris website.

The lineup for the summer concerts are as follows:
May 25-26:
Perry Acker Concert, Pop, rock, blues
June 1-2: Grafton St Concert, Contemporary and Traditional Irish Folk Music
June 8-9: Will Wakefield, Blues rock and Jazz rock
June 15-16: Cody Beebe, Gritty Blues, classic rock and country funk
June 22-23: Ben Union, High energy funk rock
June 29-30:…

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3032 Redrock Ridge Loop, Richland WA This is not a custom home you want to miss! The chef in you will appreciate the large kitchen w/granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Master suite on the main level as well as a guest suite w/its own private bath. Upstairs is a bonus room along w/2 bedrooms & a full bath. Wood wrapped windows, upgraded carpet, vaulted ceilings & a large patio area are just some of the features you don't want to miss. The Horn Rapids community has a 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts & parks. This is a Single-Family Home located at 3032 Redrock Ridge Loop, Richland WA. 3032 Redrock Ridge Loop, Richland WA has 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, and approximately 2,876 square feet. The property was built in 2006. The…

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Let's go on a treasure hunt through Tri Cities Washington, instead of using a map with a 'X' on it, how about we use a GPS (global positioning system) to direct us to the treasure. This is precisely what geocaching is all about! For those who have never heard of Geocaching before let me give you an overview of the game. The idea of geocaching is to find hidden containers using a GPS devise. Inside each container, or cache, there will be a logbook, writing utensil, and most of the time some sort of trinket collection.

Geocaching in the Tri Cities is the same as geocaching anywhere, right? Wrong. Geocaching in the Tri Cities is a great thing, every area is unique in terms of Geocaching. The City of Richland has several events centered around Geocaching,…

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Movies in the Park by Smoovies in Richland Washington
If you are looking for some fun, free things to do with the kids this Summer check out Smoovies’ Free Outdoor Movie in the Park. On selected Fridays and Saturdays at John Dam Plaza and Columbia Park, there will be free family friendly movies. The evening begins at about 7:00 with a performance by a local, pre selected, family friendly entertainer and kids can enjoy a bounce house and a sing and dance time with TJ the Tiger; the movie will begin at sundown. There will be a concession stand with hot dogs, nachos, pretzels, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, and more. Bring the whole family for an evening of fun and entertainment!

This coming weekend the performances will be:
June 1: Shrek Forever After…

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