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Art Beat: ECA season subscriptions, artists’ call, Jazz Walk review, more

Edmonds Center for the Arts lineup and season subscriptions are here Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) announces its 20th anniversary season, launching Sept. 11 with Broadway and television star...

For Gardeners: Be an oasis

“It has been my lot,” he observed, “to meet, in the diversified panorama of human existence, with an occasional oasis, but never with one so green, so gushing, as...

South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for June 1-7 and beyond

In Defense of Real Things This past weekend reminded me just how lucky we are to live somewhere with such a rich local culture and so many artists and small...

Art Beat: Ballet Folklórico, Seattle Camera Club, Mountlake Terrace jazz, more

Edmonds artist finds self-discovery and community through weaving Kelly Shannon shows a woven piece in the group exhibition 36 x Fixed by Dimension at The Gallery at Graphite. She said...

Fitness Corner: Give yourself credit for taking care of yourself

“You’re beautiful. How do you do it?” There I was, in a bikini on a snorkeling tour boat, having just removed my top and skirt to jump in the water....

South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for May 25-31 and beyond

Making the Most of the Now We recently got the news that my oldest son got into the electrical and computer engineering program at UW. He finished his associate's degree at...

Restaurant News: Now open — Chicko Chicken in MLT, Elsom Cellars Social Club in Perrinville

Chicko Chicken just opened its fifth location in Washington State in Mountlake Terrace.  It is a Korean-style fried chicken franchise that has crossed borders from Canada to bring its...

Art Beat Review: Hercule Poirot arrives at Edmonds Driftwood Players

Agatha Christie’s The Mysterious Affair at Styles Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St.
 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.; May 15 to June 7 (as of...

Art Beat: Mountlake Terrace artist in Seattle, jazz awards, books signing, more

The Edmonds-Woodway High School Jazz Combo was selected as the high school outstanding performers in the small jazz combo division in the Student Downbeat Awards. The awardees are: Oren Kaushansky...

South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for May 18–24 and beyond

When the house gets quiet Two nights in a row this week, all three of my teenagers were out with friends, and my husband and I were left at home...

Healthy Eating: Fruit and berry crumble

Right now, my rhubarb patch is bursting with beautiful red stalks of deliciousness. The strawberries are all flowering, which I hope results in a banner year for berries. Rhubarb...

Art Beat feature: Drie Chapek on painting with embodiment

Greg Kucera Gallery, 212 3rd Ave. S., Seattle Exhibition: May 21 to June 27 First Thursday opening reception: 6-8 p.m. June 4 (in Pioneer Square) Artist talk (“Saturday After” walk-through): noon June...

Restaurant News: R+M Desserts brings signature sweets and ice cream to Edmonds

Local chefs Rod Gambassi and Marc Adams announced the grand opening of R+M Desserts on Thursday, May 14, at 403 Main St. in Edmonds. The European-style takeaway boutique will feature...

Art Beat: ‘Pajama Game,’ theater awards, cafe jazz, new art shows, more

Seattle's Performers earn Triple Threat Studio Award at MTC Competition in San Diego Seattle’s Performers’ Elite Group received the MTC Triple Threat Competition’s Triple Threat Studio Award for placing the...

South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for May 11-17 and beyond

The best things in life are free -- movie snacks are another story We went to see a movie as a family this past Sunday – a Mother's Day treat....

Climate Protection: Washington EV ownership rises 18% as number of gas vehicles decline

People are continuing to switch from gas cars to electric vehicles (EVs). In April 2026, Washington residents owned 237,000 EVs. That is 37,000 more than the number of EVs...

Art Beat feature: A gallerist rooted in craft

In downtown Edmonds, sunlight spills through the windows of Hoadley Gallery West. Ceramics, paintings and sculptural objects line the walls inside like the ribs of a ship. At its...

Art Beat: May is buzzing with art happenings

May has finally arrived, and it didn’t sneak in so much as burst. Petals are unfurling everywhere  like tiny fashion reveals. The air buzzes with intention: Bumblebees are galumphing...

South SnoCo Playtime: Your Family Fun Guide for May 4-10 and beyond

Celebrating the Moms Who Always Show Up — Even When It's Hard My kids know exactly who to find when they want to have fun: their dad. He's the one...

For Gardeners: A garden room with a view

The more one gardens, the more one learns. The more one learns, the more one realizes how little one knows - Vita Sackville-West As I plan my coming garden for...

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