An insider’s look at the upcoming Edmonds Arts Festival Back in February, I joined the group of volunteers that puts on the annual Edmonds Arts Festival. The festival — this year June 17-19 — is something I look forward to every year, and I wanted to find a way to get more involved. The Edmonds…
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Art Beat: Summer performances, authors and scholarship winners
Edmonds Center for Arts presents Summer Series and the lineup for 2022-23 Announcing the new Summer Series outdoors and on the Edmonds Center for the Arts stage! Starting in July and going through August, there will be an incredible lineup of local and international musical artists including The True Loves, La Dame Blanche, The Black…
Students and staff display artistic talents at MTHS art show
Mountlake Terrace High School students and faculty shared their artistic talents with the community at a free art and maker show on Saturday, May 21. The MTHS Innovations Club organized the event to show off the creativity of students and staff with various murals, Edmonds Arts Festival submissions and projects on display. Instructors noted that…
Art Beat: ‘De-Fend’ Monologue Festival May 21 focused on stories of survival and power
Jeannemisha Martinez Carter is not only an artist, karate practitioner, writer and photographer, she is also a reporter for My Edmonds News, Lynnwood Today and MLTnews. You might have seen her name over the last few years on articles or images, but there is so much more to this inspiring Edmonds individual. I had the…
Art Beat: All about the jazz happening this weekend
There’s a full day and night of jazz happening — much of it featuring Edmonds School District musicians — in Edmonds on Saturday, May 21. The Edmonds Jazz Connection is an annual even, returning after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. Edmonds Jazz Connection is sponsored by the Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary Club and the event raises…
Art Beat: Art making a difference – Ukuleles for Ukraine, Red Dress Project, art supply donation drive
Ukuleles for Ukraine with STRUM STRUM (Seattle Totally Relaxed Ukulele Musicians) is joining some Bellingham ukulele players to do a fundraising event called Ukuleles for Ukraine on Sunday, May 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. This event is free but space is limited and you must contact Chontel Klobas to…
Art Beat: Scholarships and education opportunities for aspiring artists, musicians
Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation extends art student scholarship application deadline to March 28 The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation offers scholarships to students who will be pursuing college work in the visual arts. Students must live within the boundaries of the Edmonds School District and graduate from High school in 2022, or be Edmonds Community College…
Art Beat interview with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci: Upcoming Edmonds ‘Hyprov’ show is indeed a laughing matter
When asked if I would be interested in interviewing Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci before their upcoming Edmonds Hyprov show, I found myself giddy at the prospect, a sensation that I hadn’t felt in a long time. I quickly jumped at the chance and made sure to purchase my tickets to this much-anticipated comedic delight….
Art Beat: The EMN Hip-Hop Orchestra in Edmonds Feb. 10 — a unique and innovative performance for all audiences
EMN’s Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience The first question you might ask is, what is Hip-Hop Orchestra? Do those two things go together? The answer is yes, they go together in a unique and inspiring way that is enticing for musical enjoyers of all genres. I had the opportunity to talk with JooWan Kim, artistic director and…
Art Beat: Lunar New Year, Lynnwood art exhibit, International Guitar Night, Art Walk — plus MLK Tribute reminder
Edmonds Lunar New Year celebration Here’s a wonderful community opportunity to celebrate the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 29, with both entertainment and family options. The day will start with a Lunar New Year Story Time at the Edmonds Library at 10 a.m. That will be followed by two performances of a Lion Dance and…
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Art Beat: Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute, Edmonds Comedy Night, and online author event
“If I Can Help Somebody” — 4th Annual Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The fourth annual tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is set for Monday, Jan. 17, produced by Lift Every Voice Legacy. Taking place at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), the event includes song, dance and spoken…
Art Beat: Megan Vinther new director of Edmonds College concert band, plus ECA announces new season
Edmonds College Concert Band names new director The Edmonds College Concert Band has welcomed a new director, Megan Vinther. Vinther has a breadth of experience in band, most recently in her role with the Everett School District, where she teaches band, orchestra and guitar at Everett High School. Vinther is an accomplished musician, specializing in…
Art Beat: Featured radio show Dead Electric – vintage synth finds its home
Looking for something new and entertaining for your ears? Here it is, a radio show playing the “sounds of past futures.” Dead Electric, a show you can hear on independent public radio station 90.7 KSER in Everett and 89.9 KXIR on Whidbey Island, showcases vintage synth, space and new age music from the ’70s and…
Art Beat: Edmonds Heights Drama Department presents virtual performances for the season
A special interview with Dorothy Rosenthal Pierce, actor, director, teacher and all-around superstar This year is a little different for everyone, but imagine what it is like for those whose passion is musical theater and have a performance to do? As they say, the show must go on! I checked in with Edmonds’ own Dorothy…
Art Beat: Learn a new instrument or enjoy an online concert, all from the comfort of home
There are now many options to learn an instrument online with a local instructor or support musicians by viewing their online concerts. Learn a new instrument or improve your current skills: The adjustment to online learning has reached more than just the students in our community. Many musicians are now offering online instruction to make…