Women’s Film Festival at Edmonds CC March 8 to benefit Girls on the Run of Snohomish County
Girls on the Run of Snohomish County — a 10-week empowerment and fitness program for girls in third through sixth grades — on Sunday, March 8 will be hosting LUNAFEST, the fundraising film festival dedicated to championing women filmmakers and bringing women together in their communities. The film festival will be at 5 p.m. March…
Edmonds CC to host film screening, discussion to honor Japanese American WWII Veterans Feb. 20
Edmonds Community College will host a film screening and discussion to honor Japanese American World War II veterans on Feb 20. The screening will include the films Honor & Sacrifice: The Roy Matsumoto Story and Proof of Loyalty: Kazuo Yamane and the Nisei Soldiers of Hawai’i. Lucy Ostrander and Don Sellers, who directed and produced the…
Playtime: TeenTix offers low-cost entertainment, plus Edmonds Comedy Night benefit for schools
This week, I took my oldest son — now a teenager — to a show on Capitol Hill. He and his jazz band friends wanted to see Lucky Chops and their “high-energy brassy funk” so he got tickets for Christmas. The songs are mainly instrumental, except for some audience participation ‘la las.’ The band members…
UP North Players to premiere original ‘Roll of the Dice’ improv comedy show at Edmonds CC Feb. 22-March 21
Luck determines the story in the Black Box Theatre’s new, unique improv show “Roll of the Dice.” Performers will create captivating stories inspired by dice that have audience suggestions written on them. Inspired by Madlibs, the show is an exciting ride into the unknown. See what kooky, crazy story the dice and the audience create…
Valentine’s Day Parents Night Out at Rec Pavilion this Friday, Feb. 14
The Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion is hosting a Valentine’s Day Parents Night Out this Friday, Feb. 14 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Enjoy a night out while your kids enjoy swimming, pizza and new games at the Recreation Pavilion. It’s open to grades K-6 and the cost is $20 for residents and $22 for non-residents. Call 425-776-9173…
Playtime: Family swim, Kindergarten Kick Off, Paddington Bear concert, bird count training — and the tooth fairy!
There are consistently fun options for kid entertainment locally and as my kids get older, there are also consistently new events not offered when we were in the age range that I wish had been! I usually put the events together in a theme, whether it be free events, indoor/outdoor events, sports options, camp options,…
MTHS Drama Department performing ‘Godspell’ this Thursday-Saturday
The Mountlake Terrace High School Drama Department is presenting its production of the musical Godspell this week, with performances Thursdays through Saturday, Feb. 6-8, at Mountlake Terrace High School. The curtain rises each night at 7 p.m. In the musical, a diverse group of followers help Jesus tell stories of love, forgiveness, greed, tolerance and…
MTHS string quartet to join touring Beatles vs. Stones show on Edmonds stage Feb. 23
When the touring show Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown comes to the Edmonds Center for the Arts on Sunday, Feb. 23, the Mountlake Terrace High School String Quartet will join the professional musicians on stage to lend some local talent to this homage to the British Invasion. The show pits Rolling Stones tribute…
Edmonds Center for Arts to offer dementia-friendly training for local artists Feb 24
The Edmonds Center for the Arts invites professional musical theatre artists, vocalists and students to attend a free training from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 aimed athletes helping professionals tailor their performance approach to engage individuals living with memory loss. Sing For Your Seniors was inspired by founder Jackie Vanderbeck’s love and admiration for her…
Nerd Faire draws crowd to Lynnwood Convention Center
The second annual Nerd Faire was one way to have fun even in our rainy, gloomy weather Saturday. Billed as “a mini con for all things weird and geeky,” the convention was scheduled to run until 9:30 p.m. at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Offerings include panel presentations, workshops, gaming, a cosplay contest, a story time…
Playtime: Learn ways to support your student with disabilities at school district’s Feb. 1 Recreation and Resource Fair
The Edmonds School District Recreation and Resource Info Fair will be this Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at Meadowdale Middle School. This event, for families and caregivers of children with disabilities, is an opportunity for you to learn about local community resources that will help you navigate services and supports available to…
Dick’s Drive-In to celebrate 66 years with 19-cent burgers in Edmonds Jan. 30
To celebrate its 66th anniversary, Dick’s Drive-In Restaurants is rolling back the price on burgers to the original 19-cent price, with the special price available at the Highway 99 and 220th Street Southwest location this Thursday, Jan. 30. The restaurant notes that because last year’s 19-cent day “brought almost too many customers out to celebrate,” this…
Cascade Symphony hosts Children’s Concert – ‘Paddington Bear’s First Concert’ – Feb. 8 at Edmonds Center for the Arts
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra will host its annual children’s concert, performing “Paddington Bear’s First Concert,” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4t’h Ave. North. Paddington Bear is a fictional character featured in more than 20 books for children by British author Michael Bond. “Paddington Bear’s…
Playtime: Free family swim night, Kidstock! and Valentine collage workshop
When the snow showed up in the forecast, I became glued to the weather app on my phone. Not only was I not ready for snow days at home that close to the break we just had, but we had a hockey tournament that required traveling over one of the passes. When the forecast doesn’t…
Restaurant News: Feb. 13 Kegger for Koalas fundraiser to benefit Australian wildfire victims
You’ve probably heard about Australia’s wildfires. I’ve seen heartbreaking video clips of injured animals I may never forget. In response, two Edmonds business owners — Venus Forteza of Maize and Barley and Jack Crawford of Bridgid’s Bottleshop — have stepped up to sponsor a Feb. 13 benefit for those affected by the disaster. Official reports indicate that at…
Sponsor spotlight: Gallaghers’ Super Bowl Sunday chili cook-off Feb. 2 to benefit Work Opportunities
Gallaghers’ Where U Brew in Edmonds is hosting its 6th annual chili cook-off on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2. There’s a $10 fee for entering a chili or for tasting, and all proceeds will benefit Work Opportunities — a Lynnwood-based nonprofit for placing people with disabilities into the work force to give them the self-confidence, determination and…
Day Trip Discoveries: Snow geese and whale watching
Every February, snow geese blanket the skies and fields near Stanwood before their annual migration north. Beginning in March, massive gray whales migrate up the West Coast and through Puget Sound toward Alaskan waters. Both offer extraordinary wildlife watching opportunities – during a season when not much other wildlife puts on such a show. So…
Restaurant News: Treat yourself to Milkie Milkie Korean Desserts
Although people don’t usually crave icy treats so much in the dead of winter, most of us still enjoy a little ice cream, gelato or frozen yogurt regardless of the season. I’ve got another icy treat for you to consider. If you’re a fan of the aforementioned desserts and you haven’t tried bingsoo yet, you…
13th annual Edmonds Comedy Night Feb. 21-22 to benefit school district student programs
Enjoy an evening of laughs and benefit local schools during the 13th annual Edmonds Comedy Night, set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Organized by Parent Leaders for the Edmonds School District, the event features nationally recognized comics. All funds generated will be used to support student programs throughout the…
Playtime: Day camps for non-school days, girls lacrosse clinic, spring sports signups — and more
The gear shift between the pre-holiday rush, the post-holiday haze, and the 0-to-60 pace of a full week back to school has left our house feeling road-worn with a mix of waking up to an alarm you didn’t expect. While I think we appreciate the routine and getting back to the friends and our extracurriculars,…
After leaving city council, Richards planning new restaurant format, doesn’t rule out return to politics
If there was any thought that Mountlake Terrace’s Seaun Richards would step away from the public limelight in 2020, that speculation was laid to rest this week as the restaurateur and former city councilmember announced big changes are coming to his Red Onion eatery. Richards also hinted that private business ownership still isn’t his only…
‘The Tribe Has Spoken’ returns to Edmonds CC’s Black Box Theatre starting Jan. 11
“The Tribe Has Spoken” is returning for its fifth season at the Black Box Theatre at Edmonds Community College. Inspired by the hit reality TV show Survivor, The Tribe Has Spoken is the ultimate game of skill and wit, all improvised from audience suggestions. The Tribe Has Spoken will be performed at 8:35 p.m. Saturdays…
Sno-King Meaningful Movies to show ‘Paris to Pittsburgh’ Saturday, Jan. 11.
Sno-King Meaningful Movies will screen the movie Paris to Pittsburgh at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. When President Trump declared after withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement that he represents Pittsburgh, not Paris, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto responded that his city is honoring the agreement. “This film celebrates how cities and towns across America are developing solutions…
Cascade Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th ‘birthday’ with Jan. 13 concert at ECA
Three internationally renowned musical artists will perform when the Cascade Symphony Orchestra – under the direction of conductor Michael Miropolsky – celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of legendary German composer Ludwig van Beethoven on Monday, Jan. 13 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N. The “Happy Birthday, Ludwig” concert will begin…
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…