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Art Beat: Student scholarships, Laugh-A-Thon, Chamber Music Orchestra, books and arts all around

My Edmonds News (Columns) 4/8 3:41A Nick Ng

April is National Poetry Month, and last month, I sat in the intimate space of the Edmonds Bookshop, listening to Priscilla Long read from her freshly minted book. She was [ ]

Music educator preps MTHS jazz students for Essentially Ellington in NYC

My Edmonds News (Entertainment) 3/31 10:24A Nick Ng

Trombonist and music educator Francisco Torres spent the day Monday coaching 18 Mountlake Terrace High jazz students who will be competing during the 31st annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz...

Spring Tea at Cafe Flora

S E A T T L E I T E 3/18 7:44P Jennifer Liu

Cafe Flora’s Spring Afternoon Tea is coming up March 23 April 3, and they ve put together beautiful, English-inspired spring menus for adults and kids. Follow a lovely morning stroll in the nearby Washington Park Arboretum with an afternoon tea...

29th Daffodil Day Returns Friday With Free Flowers At Pike Place Market

S E A T T L E I T E 3/11 7:35P Seattleite Staff

Pike Place Market invites Seattleites to celebrate the beginning of spring at the 29th Annual Daffodil Day on Friday, March 20, from 11 am to 2 pm. Visitors will receive a free bundle of fresh daffodils (while supplies last), meet the local...

Art Beat: ‘Brahms’ concert, graphite plant art, two poets, more

My Edmonds News (Columns) 3/4 8:43A Nick Ng

March arrives suddenly. The cherry blossom trees begin to show their pink petals like small confections. The spring equinox tilts us toward longer days, and there is a push and [ ]

Art Beat: ‘Whale Tail’ unveiled, Gothard Sisters return, Asian art history, more

My Edmonds News (Columns) 2/26 6:32A Nick Ng

Public Sculpture: Ken Barnes’ ‘Whale Tail’ The unveiling of Ken Barnes’ Whale Tail sculpture at Edmonds Waterfront Center drew a large crowd and plenty of excitement with visitors enjoying [ ]

Art Beat: Stages come alive with music, comedy, International Women’s Day, more

My Edmonds News (Columns) 2/18 7:35A Nick Ng

Spotlight: ‘The 18th Evening of Laughter: Edmonds Comedy Night’ Friday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. (VIP party at 6 p.m.) Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 [ ]

Las Brisas hosting Feb. 24 fundraiser to benefit Edmonds Food Bank

My Edmonds News (Entertainment) 2/12 10:48A MyEdmondsNews

Las Brisas Mexican Restaurant will host a special fundraiser benefiting the Edmonds Food Bank from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. During the event, all tips from the evening will be [ ]

Sponsor spotlight: Gallery North at 65 — A Legacy of Art and Community

My Edmonds News (Entertainment) 1/29 6:46A MyEdmondsNews

Join us at Gallery North in Edmonds, for a special celebration marking the cooperative’s 65th anniversary. From Feb. 2-28, experience a vibrant collection of artworks by 17 talented member artists [...

Teen Talk: Middle school students invited to compete in northwest Washington Civics Bee

My Edmonds News (Columns) 1/20 5:06A MyEdmondsNews

Local high school teens have been making their mark, participating in civic engagement. Now middle school students across northwest Washington have an exciting opportunity to make their voices heard...

Fitness Corner: Keep yourself honest in health and fitness

My Edmonds News (Columns) 1/16 4:58A MyEdmondsNews

On a recent Sunday morning, as my husband left for golf, I thanked him for the many house tasks he had done the day before. We had agreed that on [ ]

In Days Gone By: Charles and Adda Bienz and the Bienz Confectionery – Part I

My Edmonds News (Columns) 1/13 5:34A Nick Ng

Owned and operated by Charles H. and Adda Bienz for 36 years, Bienz Confectionery was a landmark and favorite store for people frequenting downtown Edmonds. Charles Hoyt Bienz was born [ ]