Art
Reminder: Arts of the Terrace Juried Art Show continues through Oct. 5
The 41st annual Arts of the Terrace Juried Art Show runs through Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Sponsored by the Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission and the Friends of the Arts, “Arts of the Terrace” is one of the major juried art shows held in the Pacific Northwest and…
Artists reception Sept. 11 highlights Lynnwood Convention Center exhibit
The Lynnwood Convention Center is hosting an artists’ reception, open to the public, for its new art exhibit, “Northwest Stories/Northwest Life.” The event will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. The exhibit features local artists Willow Bader, Michelle Bear, Frank Gallimore, Monica Gutierrez, Trish Harding, Ira Jacob, Doug Keith, Amy Martin, Jason Otto, Judith…
Reminder: Deadline Aug. 30 for 2019 Arts of the Terrace call for artists
Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission and Friends of the Arts are seeking paintings, prints, drawings, miniatures, calligraphy, photographs, 3-Dimensional and Artisans’ works for its 41st Annual Juried Art Show. This year’s judges include William G. Hook for painting, prints, drawings and miniatures. Mel Curtis for photography, Michael Magrath for 3-dimensional and artisans’ works and Dewey…
Brier Music in the Park set for July 10
In what has become an annual addition to the local summer events scene, Brier Park will again host Music in the Park on Wednesday, July 10, with live music, food trucks and a food drive. The free event begins at 5 p.m. at Brier Park, 2903-228th St. S.W. An eclectic range of music will be…
S.R. Lane Digital Photography Exhibit opens at MLT Library July 1
The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission presents the S.R. Lane Digital Photography Exhibit for the month of July at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Lane is an award-winning professional photographer. She was born and raised in Seattle. She started taking photos when she was a child, using her grandmother’s Polaroid camera. She…
Pop recording artist among entertainers at 3rd of July celebration
Mariah Belgrod, a Seattle-based iHeartRadio Award Nominee and pop recording artist, will be featured at 5 p.m. on the entertainment stage for the fourth annual Mountlake Terrace 3rd of July Stars and Stripes Celebration Wednesday, July 3 from 3 to 11 p.m. at Ballinger Park, 23000 Lakeview Drive. Sponsored by the Cheeseburger Babies Foundation, the event kicks…
Reminder: MLT Dance Recital “Pacific Northwest Icons” set for June 15
The Mountlake Terrace Dance Academy is presenting “Pacific Northwest Icons,” a year-end dance recital, Saturday, June 15. The two different performances — at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. — will be full of Seahawks, salmon, Sasquatch and many other things about the Pacific Northwest including music from famous local artists. The recital will take place…
Reminder: Julie Drexler painting and photography exhibit now at MLT Library
The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission presents the Julie Drexler Painting and Photography Exhibit for the month of June at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Julie Drexler was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. After high school, Drexler attended Washington State University where she earned degrees in chemistry and materials engineering….
MTHS music department concerts coming up
The Mountlake Terrace High School Music Department will celebrate the end of the school year with a number of concerts throughout next week. The MTHS Jazz Bands will kick off the week by playing a sold-out show at the Nectar Lounge in Seattle on Sunday, June 2. The concert will include Jazz 1, Jazz 2…
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Artists invited to submit works for 2019 Annual Arts of the Terrace Art Show
Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission and Friends of the Arts are seeking paintings, prints, drawings, miniatures, calligraphy, photographs, 3-Dimensional and Artisans’ works for its 41st Annual Juried Art Show. This year’s judges include William G. Hook for painting, prints, drawings and miniatures; Mel Curtis for photography; Michael Magrath for 3-dimensional and artisans’ works; and Dewey…
MLT Library to present Phyllis Thornton painting exhibit April 1-30
The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission will showcase the Phyllis Thornton Painting Exhibit at the Mountlake Terrace Library from April 1-30. “Drawing and painting have been a passion of mine from a very early age,” Thornton said. “I knew I would study art as early as high school and even as a small child I…
MLT Arts Commission presents accomplishments to council
During a recent meeting, the Mountlake Terrace City Council received an overview from the Arts Advisory Commission on their 2018 accomplishments and work plan for 2019. The Arts Advisory Commission’s mission is to support and promote the cultural arts as a vital element of the community’s quality of life, economic viability and vibrant community identity….
Reminder: Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation accepting applications for community art grants
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation is now accepting applications for community art grants. Grants may be awarded to local non-profit, 501c3 organizations that provide arts-related education programs, projects, or services. Applications will be evaluated on how they will enhance our community through art experiences and education in the visual, performing, or literary arts. The Edmonds…
Reminder: Little Bill’s Blues Birthday Bash at Seattle’s Triple Door March 17
Greens and blues might bring to mind the Seattle Seahawks but this St. Patrick’s Day, green harmonizes with the blues for a very special musical tribute to legendary blues man and Mountlake Terrace resident Little Bill. Boogie on over to the Triple Door in Seattle on March 17th to help Bill Engelhart, better known as…
Reminder: Food, wine and art demos at Lynnwood Convention Center Feb. 1
Looking for a brief reprieve from the mid-winter blahs? Why not spend the evening listening to jazz, watching local artists demo their work, enjoying small plates, and sampling wines from 15 boutique wineries? Sound fun? All of this is happening at the Lynnwood Convention Center, Friday, Feb. 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., when the…
Everett Film Festival announces lineup for Feb. 15-16
The Everett Film Festival has announced the lineup for its 2019 event, which will take place Friday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. Highlights include speeches by two filmmakers/representatives, an appearance by a guide-dog trainer with a puppy, and the screening of an Academy Award-winning short…
Reminder: Snohomish County offering grants for culture and the arts
Snohomish County’s Arts Commission is currently accepting grant applications from public and nonprofit agencies for 2019 for funding projects that support the creative community involved in the arts and cultural enrichment. The county has $20,000 available in grant funding in 2019. Applications are due by Jan. 15, 2019, and grant-funded programs must be completed in…
With classes in Edmonds and Lynnwood, Alley Bell Music strikes chord with younger set
I had just enough time to make it to the Edmonds City Hall for the unveiling of our state’s first creative district (if you missed that story click here) when I stumbled onto an unusual scene: At a space adjacent to City Hall, where I expected to see a law office disgorging an occasional dignified adult,…
Elf the Musical JR to be presented at Edmonds Heights Nov. 30-Dec. 2
Edmonds Heights K-12 School will present Elf The Musical JR. performed by the school’s Young Artists (3rd-8th grade) on the following dates: Friday, Nov. 30 @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 @ 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 @ 2 p.m. The story: Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is…
Review: Run, don’t walk, to see Village Theatre’s brilliant ‘Noteworthy Life’
The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes might be an ill-advised title for a musical. I found myself having trouble retrieving the name exactly, as I stopped strangers in the streets, grabbed them by the lapels, and insisted that they run out immediately and get tickets. Basically, I loved everything about this musical but the name….
Reminder: Register for WA Kids in Transition Trivia Night fundraiser Nov. 10
Community members are invited to attend or host a table for the Washington Kids in Transition charity auction this fall. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Lynnwood, 20610 44th Ave. W. Table captains can register for $400 for 10 seats, which allows tickets to sell for $40…
Reminder: Sno-King Meaningful Movies presents ‘Reinventing Power’ Oct. 13
Sno-King Meaningful Movies and the Sierra Club will hold a special screening of “Reinventing Power: America’s Renewable Energy Boom” on Saturday, Oct. 13 at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 – 224th St. S.W., Edmonds. From the event announcement: Critically, “Reinventing Power” underscores the notion that we don’t have to sacrifice jobs for a clean environment….
Reminder: Edmonds CC rolls out the red carpet for Seattle Latino Film Festival Oct. 12
Edmonds Community College will roll out the red carpet Oct. 12 as a host of the Seattle Latino Film Festival (SLFF) for an evening of films in Spanish (English subtitles), and a question-and-answer with the cast and directors. Each October, SLFF celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and selects a different country to showcase. This year’s week-long…
Final week to see Arts of Terrace juried show
It’s the final week to view the scores of paintings, prints, drawings, photos and various other art pieces on display in the Arts of the Terrace juried art show in Mountlake Terrace. About 300 works are on display for the show, taking place at the Mountlake Terrace Library. Distinguished jurors have selected honored pieces in…