Saturday marks the start of Black History Month, and the Yakima Valley Libraries is planning a presentation about local Black pioneers on Saturday at the new Union Gap library. Interested in more ideas for the weekend? Yakima Valley residents can also attend the symphony's “Gaelic Celebration" this weekend. If you are planning a wedding or other big event this year, check out the annual Central Washington Wedding and Event Expo at the SunDome.
Yakima’s Diverse History The Union Gap Library, 108 W. Ahtanum Road, will celebrate Black History Month with a presentation from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 1. Attendees will learn about local Black pioneers and their families in the Yakima Valley and beyond.
Historical topics presented will include mining, church and school history, art and the development of local community organizations. Yakima’s Diverse History is presented by Carlos Pelley, the Yakima Valley Libraries archivist and special collections librarian. Symphony concert The Yakima Symphony Orchestra’s “Gaelic Celebration” will celebrate the musical heritage of Ireland and Scotland, starting at 7:30 p.
m. Saturday at The Capitol Theatre, 19 S. Third St.
The classical concert will include John Williams’ score from “Far and Away,” Max Bruch’s “Scottish Fantasy” and the “Gaelic Symphony” by Amy Beach. The evening will feature Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster David Kim on violin. Theatre doors open at 6:15 p.
m. for ConcerTalk which starts at 6:2.
