# Arts Center Task Force: Building a Legacy\. Supporting the Arts Today\.

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## Pages
- [Home](https://artscentertaskforce.org/)
- [Leadership](https://artscentertaskforce.org/the-vision/leadership/)
- [Get Involved](https://artscentertaskforce.org/get-involved/)
- [Community Calendar](https://artscentertaskforce.org/community-calendar/)
- [News](https://artscentertaskforce.org/news/)

## Posts
- [Arts Center Task Force to Lead Reach Museum Amphitheater Study](https://artscentertaskforce.org/arts-center-task-force-to-lead-reach-museum-amphitheater-study/): The Richland Public Facilities District, or RPFD, has selected the grassroots group that has worked for decades to establish a performing arts center in the Tri\-Cities to study how an existing outdoor amphitheater can better support community and cultural events\.  
- [Showing Up for Arts \& Culture](https://artscentertaskforce.org/showing-up-for-arts-culture/): As the new year begins, our work remains focused on our shared goal for the Mid\-Columbia Performing Arts Center, while continuing the steady, behind\-the\-scenes efforts that support arts and culture in our community\.
- [Back in the Candy Story: Re\-discovering Performing Arts Possibilities for our Community](https://artscentertaskforce.org/back-in-the-candy-story-re-discovering-performing-arts-possibilities-for-our-community/): Fall always feels like a homecoming — a time to return to what grounds us and to reconnect with the things that bring us joy\.
- [Supporting the Symphony Strengthens the Arts for All](https://artscentertaskforce.org/supporting-the-symphony-strengthens-the-arts-for-all/): In last month’s article, I spoke about how collaboration among arts organizations enriches the cultural fabric of our community\.
- [Collaboration Creates Impact](https://artscentertaskforce.org/collaboration-creates-impact/): When arts organizations collaborate, something extraordinary happens: the impact multiplies\.

## Venues
- [Vibe Music and Performing Arts Center](https://artscentertaskforce.org/venue/vibe-music-and-performing-arts-center/)
- [Columbia Gardens Wine \& Artisan Village](https://artscentertaskforce.org/venue/columbia-gardens-wine-artisan-village/)
- [WIT Cellars](https://artscentertaskforce.org/venue/wit-cellars/)
- [CBC Auditorium](https://artscentertaskforce.org/venue/cbc-auditorium/)
- [CBC Outdoor Amphitheatre](https://artscentertaskforce.org/venue/cbc-outdoor-amphitheatre/)

## Organizers
- [Art Without Borders](https://artscentertaskforce.org/organizer/art-without-borders/)
- [Three Rivers Folk Society](https://artscentertaskforce.org/organizer/three-rivers-folk-society/)
- [Emerald Spark Events](https://artscentertaskforce.org/organizer/emerald-spark-events/)
- [Yes\& Productions](https://artscentertaskforce.org/organizer/yes-productions/)
- [Tri\-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce](https://artscentertaskforce.org/organizer/tri-cities-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce/)

## Events
- [After Hours at Hedges: Payton Layne Drury](https://artscentertaskforce.org/event/after-hours-at-hedges-payton-layne-drury/): Join us on the patio and lawn for some live music by Payton Lane Drury Admission is FREE\! We'll have pulled pork sandwiches, wine, beer, and N/A selections available for purchase\. Members enjoy discounts on their wine too\!

Admission
Free
- [Live Music with Faith Martin and Casa Rosita Pop\-Up at Hedges Family Estate](https://artscentertaskforce.org/event/live-music-with-faith-martin-and-casa-rosita-pop-up-at-hedges-family-estate/): Join us on the patio and lawn for some live music by Faith Martin from 1pm to 4pm and food by Casa Rosita from 12pm to 4pm\.

Admission is free\!

Food and wine available for purchase\. Members enjoy discounts on wine too\.

Admission
Free
- [Sip \& Sing](https://artscentertaskforce.org/event/sip-sing/): Mid\-Columbia Opera returns to Columbia Gardens Artisan Village on Saturday, August 15\! Bring your lawn chairs \& come experience a free outdoor opera in the courtyard between the Monarcha Winery \& Bartholomew Winery tasting rooms\.

The wineries will be open for 21\+ with limited capacity, first come, first served\. And some of our food trucks will also be open for dinner options\.

• When: Saturday, August 15, 2026

Time: 4 – 6 pm

• Where: Outside Monarcha \& Bartholomew tasting rooms

421 E Columbia Drive, Kennewick

FREE, ALL AGES
- [Line Dancing Lessons](https://artscentertaskforce.org/event/line-dancing-lessons-4/): Join us for line dancing lessons, $10 cover includes all instruction, complimentary for club members\. These nights are so much fun but fill up fast\! Line Dance instruction from Colleen Hadley\. Open to all ages\. Wine, beer and snacks available for purchase\. Please no outside food or beverages\.
- [Celtic, Folk \& World Music Concert with Four Shillings Short](https://artscentertaskforce.org/event/celtic-folk-world-music-concert-with-four-shillings-short/): Four Shillings Short is the husband and wife duo of Aodh Og O’Tuama from Cork, Ireland, and Christy Martin from San Diego, California\. Since its inception in the San Francisco Bay Area, Four Shillings Short has always had an experimental streak\. Co\-founded in 1985 by Aodh Og O’Tuama and Ernest Kinsolving, the band has included a changing cast of Northern California’s Irish, folk, jazz, and classical musicians\. Since 1995, the current partnership of Aodh Og O’Tuama and Christy Martin has formed the core of Four Shillings Short\. In 1997, the duo began their first US tour and now play in 46 US states and in Ireland\.

## Series
- [All Genre Karaoke](https://artscentertaskforce.org/series/all-genre-karaoke/)
- [Spongebob the Musical: Youth Edition](https://artscentertaskforce.org/series/spongebob-the-musical-youth-edition/)
- [Shakespeare in the Park 2026: The Taming of the Shrew](https://artscentertaskforce.org/series/shakespeare-in-the-park-2026-the-taming-of-the-shrew-2/)
- [Shakespeare in the Park 2026: The Taming of The Shrew](https://artscentertaskforce.org/series/shakespeare-in-the-park-2026-the-taming-of-the-shrew/)
- [Guys and Dolls](https://artscentertaskforce.org/series/guys-and-dolls/)

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