Downtown Summer Nights

Downtown Summer Nights was, naturally, a hit this week (June 22). What a blast! We had so many people there it was incredible! And every direction I turned, there was someone with a Seahawks jersey, T-shirt or even shoes. Seahawk fans are everywhere, even in the middle of the summer at Downtown Summer Nights.

But when someone paints a $45,000 truck with everything Seahawks-related, it takes pride to a whole new level.

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Shane Smith brought his Saints, and some of Yakima's best sinners showed up to listen Thursday night.

And with perfect weather and amiable crowd, North Front Street felt like heaven for the second program of the 2017 Downtown Summer Nights season...

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We had such a great time with them last year, we had to have them come back. American Honey are coming back to Downtown Summer Nights this Thursday (June 22) for a free concert.

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When I heard Shane Smith & The Saints were coming to Downtown Summer Nights, I couldn't be more excited.

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With clouds looming and rain pattering, Thursday night's Downtown Summer Nights opening started out looking pretty ugly. But as the music started, the skies brightened -- and all of a sudden everything started looking like a lot more fun...

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If the Rose City of Portland is now better known as 'Portlandia' because her residents are constantly striving to "Keep Portland Weird," then one of its natives, Scott Pemberton, is doing his part.

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Every Thursday night from 6-9, downtown Yakima turns into the hottest concert series of the summer and, best of all, it's free to attend. It's Downtown Summer Nights, presented by Stewart Subaru and Downtown Association of Yakima.

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The last time Yakima got a big snow -- about a year ago to the day -- photographer/designer Tanna Edler took this picture of downtown, and it quickly became a local favorite.

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Yakima put Downtown Summer Nights to bed for another year Thursday night, but not before savoring one of the most memorable shows of the 2016 season.

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If there were ever a night to wear a cowboy hat, this week's Downtown Summer Nights -- our last of the season -- would be that night! Even if you never wear cowboy hats, you should this Thursday. Just channel your inner Ted Nugent and you will be fine going to our free concert on North Front Street.

Here's why ...

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