The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to guard against tax fraud and other financial scams related to COVID-19. In the last few months, the IRS Criminal Investigation division has seen a variety of federal Economic Impact Payment (EIP) scams and other financial schemes looking to take advantage of unsuspecting taxpayers. The division continues to…
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Coronavirus Chronicles: Wildlife artist invites you to put fun on your face with animal-art masks
Artist Cheryl King was just about to launch a new clothing line featuring her paintings of wildlife, “and then the lockdown hit,” she said, adding a bit ruefully, “at least my product doesn’t rot.” As one door closed, another opened. The company making her clothing pivoted to face masks and wanted to decorate with her…
Sponsor spotlight: Learn how to draw and paint through professionally-instructed online art classes
Have you always wanted to learn how to draw or paint but have never had the time? With the current stay-at-home recommendations in place, there is no time like now to discover the artist within you. With Cole Art Studio’s warm and encouraging instructors, you will receive step by step directions to create art in…
Frank Gaffney painting exhibit opens at MLT Library March 1
The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission presents the Frank Gaffney Painting Exhibit at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Frank Gaffney came to Seattle to study advertising and design at Cornish College of the Arts. He had his first solo exhibition shortly after graduation from Cornish, then began working in the graphic arts…
Edmonds School District Scholastic Art Award winners announced for 2020
The Schack Art Center has announced the Edmonds School District recipients of The Scholastic Art Awards of 2020. Gold Key recipients are pictured above. You can see galleries of all winners here. The Edmonds School District winners are: Gold Key Recipients Edmonds Woodway H.S. Giselle Iseli Lynnwood H.S. Hannah Tang Meadowdale H.S. Maia Aikens Mountlake Terrace H.S. Clare…
Kiah Helms photography exhibit opens at MLT Library Jan. 2
Starting Jan. 2, the Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission will present the Kiah Helms Photography Exhibit at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Helms attended Mountlake Terrace High School and earned a general degree from Edmonds Community College. She began taking photographs when she was 5 years old, and got her first digital camera…
Mountlake Terrace High School orchestra, choir to perform holiday tunes Dec. 17
Looking for some musical holiday cheer? A reminder that the Mountlake Terrace High School Music Department orchestra and choir will present a holiday concert at 7 p.m. in the school’s theater. Mountlake Terrace High School is located at 21801 44th Ave. W. The concert is free of charge.
Eve Worrell Painting Exhibit opens in MLT Library Dec. 1
The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission presents the Eve Worrell Painting Exhibit for the month of December at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Avenue West. Eve Worrell was born and raised in the walnut groves of Alamo, Calif. She studied apparel design at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Calif. After graduating, Worrell worked in…
Lori Knight mixed media exhibit opens Nov. 1
The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission presents the Lori Knight Mixed Media Exhibit for the month of November at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Avenue West. Lori Knight is a mixed-media artist whose work incorporates vintage photos, treasures found, mixed papers, acrylics, oil pastels, and more to convey a variety of nostalgic stories. Her…
Save the date: Northwest Artists Holiday Show in Edmonds Nov. 2-3
The 46th annual Northwest Artists’ Holiday Show is set for Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3, at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 8109 224th St. S.W., Edmonds. With 50 artists’ booths, the show will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees can expect to find beautiful and practical one-of-a-kind gifts from handmade soaps, jewelry and…
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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…
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…