The Inland Nortwest Blood Center is once again proud to host Epicurean Delight, Spokane’s ultimate culinary gala. This year’s event, its 27th annual, will be held at the Spokane Convention Center Ballrooms and feature the most exquisite restuarants, paired with the finest wineries and microbreweries of the Inland Northwest. Proceeds from this event benefit the Inland Northwest Blood Center as the Regional Center for Testing of the National Marrow Donor Program.

For more information, visit EpicureanDelight.org or call:

(509) 232-4567

The 17th Annual An Evening Under the Stars will take place July 27, 2007, 6-10pm, at the Arbor Crest Cliff House. The theme of the night, “la dulce vita,” will be accompanied by Italian-style food, along with guitar music of the Renaissance by Rick Rubin and Don Thomsen. The evening will also include music for dancing by The Jazz All-Stars with Bruce Davis, as well as a silent auction.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit KPBX.org or call:

(509) 328-5729

Wine and dine as you listen to the bluesy music of the Fat Tones. Time is 5:30pm until sunset. Cost is $5 per person.

For more information, visit ArborCrest.com or call:

(509) 927-9463

Enjoy the jazz music of Night Cap as you wine and dine from 5:30pm until sunset. Cost is $5 per person.

For more information, visit ArborCrest.com or call:

(509) 927-9463

Enjoy the latin music of Las Vigiles as you wine and dine from 5:30pm until sunset. Cost is $5 per person.

For more information, visit ArborCrest.com or call:

(509) 927-9463

August 17, 2007

Once again, Merry Cellars will have a booth at the fair Friday night, August 17, where they will be releasing three new wines! Merry Cellars will be open extended hours Friday and Saturday, 12-8pm.

For more information, visit MerryCellars.com or call:

(509) 338-4699

This year’s auction will be held on the grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle. Enjoy by joining in The Picnic with the Winemakers August 16.

For more information, visit: AuctionOfWashingtonWines.org.

Enjoy games, food, motorcycles, live music, beer gardens and more! Held at Rathdrum City Park 10am-9pm, this event is FREE to vendors and the public! All proceeds go to Oasis: Domestic Violence. 

For more information, contact Robert at:

(208) 661-0045

July 27-29, 2007

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe hosts the largest outdoor pow wow in the Northwest! Complete with an Indian Horse Parade, art auction and all of the pageantry Of Native American Dance. Held at the Greyhound Park Events Center, this event is FREE to the public.

For more information, visit CdACasino.com or call:

(800) 523-2464

Vote for your favorite chili! Only a $5 donation for a tasting kit. Held at Silver Mountain, this event benefits the StaffHouse Museum. Cooks can register at ChiliCookOff.com.

For more information, visit SilverValleyChamber.com or call:

(208) 686-1230