"Art From Your Heart"

Last summer when Laura Wells was visiting Prosser, the California girl fell in love... with Prosser that is.  She knew she had to be here.  It felt right.  It felt like home.  It also felt like a place she could start a new business in and would be immediately embraced.  Right on all accounts.  In January Laura opened the doors of "Art From Your Heart", a uinque pottery shop where you are the artist.
That's right, patrons of "Art From Your Heart" actually create their own pottery.  From plates to cups,
figurines to nik-naks, Laura has a great variety of pre-cast pieces, ready for the kiln... all they need is your creative imagination and a paint brush.

"Art From Your Heart" is perfect for the accomplished artist or beginner.  "Alot of my customers haven't been in art class for 20 years.  But with our products, templates, and tracable designs, anyone can create fun, great looking pottery."  Wells offer classes in different painting and glazing techniques and at convenient times of the week for parents and kids alike.  She also plans parties for birthdays, family nights, "girls night out" and more.

Other local businesses are getting into the act as well.  Willow Crest Winery has recently ordered a number of wine-related pieces for sale in their tasting room.  "I'm really excited about working with the wineries to help promote their business" said Wells.  "This kind of networking helps both of our businesses to grow"

A fun family event with something for everyone...  It's the Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration!

Come celebrate our nation's independance on Friday, July 4th as the Prosser Chamber hosts this family friendly event. Starting at 10:00 at the Benton County Courthouse, the annual Kiddie Parade kicks off the day's festivities.  Follow the parade to the city park where you'll find bingo, old-fashioned races, family games, bouncy toys, hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cold drinks.

Pinewood Derby races are open to all who once sported an official Pinewood Derby car. And speaking of cars... our classic car show will bring back fond memories of the good ol' days.... from the romantic 40's and 50's to the muscle cars of the 60's, you'll find that special rig that carries with it many great stories.

Our stage show starts at 11:00 am with the Little Miss Prosser and Little Junior Miss Prosser pageants.  Girls from ages 5 to 10 are eligible to participate.  At noon, Prosser's own Adrianne Bousquet will perform her own special style of jazz and she brings to the stage songs from the golden era and American Standards that are sure to please.  Rounding out the entertainment its time for Beach Break with Rick Tabor.  Picture a warm sandy beach, cool breezes, and the soft sounds of the Sixties.

At 2:00 pm, its time to head home and enjoy your own brand of backyard barbeque.  Then at dusk at Art Fiker Stadium. the annual Rotary Fireworks Display lights up the sky.  What a perfect finish to help celebrate the 4th.  The show lasts approximately 45 minutes and can be seen and heard for miles.

A great day of fun for everyone awaits you on the 4th at Prosser's City Park with the Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. 

What's happening in and around Prosser

Community Event:
Fireworks! Fireworks! Fireworks!... Join us in Prosser on Friday, July 4th for the Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration.  The festivities get started at 10:00 am with a Kiddie Parade followed by games, a stage show, bingo, hamburgers, hot dogs, cold drinks, bouncy toys, and even Pinewood Derby races.
A classic car show features roadsters from the 40's and 50's, and muscle cars from the 60's & 70's.
Later at dusk the annual Rotary Giant Fireworks Display at Art Fiker Stadium highlights the day's events.

Business News: The Mercer Building will be going through different stages of renovation.  Already with the current facelift we are discovering the classic architecture of the early 1900's.  Stay tuned...

Entertainment: Karaoke at Keno's on Friday & Saturday nights, 

Dining: 

Theater: Valley Theater Company's "Taming the Wild, Wild, West in a Dress" opens August 8th at the Princess Theatre on Meade Ave in Prosser.  Curtain is a 7:30 pm for this very funny melodrama.  Tickets can be purchased at the door 30 minutes prior to show.  Other performance dates include Saturday August 9, Friday August 15, and Saturday August 16th.

Family events:  Satruday mornings each week through October it's the Prosser Farmers Market.  The market features locally grown produce, hand-made arts & crafts, breakfast by the Prosser Kiwanis Club, and more.  Check out their listing under the Event Calendar on Saturdays for more information.  The market is open from 8:00 am -Noon on Sumner Ave by the City Park.

Appearing nightly at the Princess Theatre June 29th - July 2 at 7:00 pm is the world renowned Strength Team.  The Strength Team is a group of professional athletes who travel the world bringing a highly movitational message to thousands each year.  How to they get your attention?  By performing amazing feats of strength.... like ripping a phone book in half, crushing walls of cement with a single blow, breaking hand cuffs or blowing up hot water bottles until they explode.  Then they deliver their message.  Bring the family to this inspirational evening of fun.  The event is FREE and donations will be accepted.

Music: 

Night Life: 

Art & Galleries: Tickets to the Art Walk & Wine Gala are ON SALE NOW at both the Prosser Chamber of Commerce office and at Sixth Street Gift & Art Gallery.  Tickets are limited for the July 19th evening event as over 30 Northwest Artists and 20 local wineries will be on hand.  Live Jazz with the Steve Haberman Quartet and tasty treats from area restaurants provide the fare.  Tickets are just $10.00 each for this over 21 event.

Agri-Tourism Opportunities:  Tour the Vineyards as our next vintage is about to arrive.  Great food and wine begin with dirt, so let's get some dirt on your shoes , sun on your face and fresh air in your lungs.

Wine events:  Kay Simon and Clay Mackey of Chinook Wines invilte you for an intimate winemaker's dinner hosted by Chef Frank Magana at Picazo 7Seventeen in the heart of historic downtown Prosser at 717 Sixth Street.

Join them in celebrating 25 years of winemaking on Sunday July 6th starting at 5:00 pm.  For reservations call 509-786-1116 as space is limited.  Cost is $55 per person tax & tip included.

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