The hilarity of any production of The Phoenix Theatre (“comedy without all the drama”) begins well before Act One, Scene One – as fans of Edmonds’ funniest theatre will attest….
Emily Hill
Artfully Edmonds: A transition among many holiday traditions
In this edition of Artfully Edmonds, we announce a transition. After four years of covering one of the most exciting and progressive arts scenes in Western Washington, this columnist is…
Artfully Edmonds: Happy Thanksgiving, artfully
Thanksgiving week in Edmonds, “the arts destination,” is filled with enchanting possibility. No other community offers as much cheer to its residents and out-of-town visitors. Sparkling storefronts, colorful hanging baskets,…
Artfully Edmonds: This week, we highlight events tailored for cozy warmth
There’s a definite chill in the air but Edmonds performance venues are presenting cozy respite this week. Gallery spaces are warming art walk strollers this Thursday evening with toddies and…
Artfully Edmonds: ‘Featured’ and ‘Fun’ make this an Edmonds-Kind-of Arts week
This week in Edmonds, the arts news centers on “featured” and “fun” – which headliners are making a name for themselves, plus a great line-up of fun, laughter-prompting events. But…
Artfully Edmonds: Make Music! A full array of musical choices
This is an Edmonds-Kind-Of-Week for music! The week’s downbeat is struck as Shemekia Copeland strides onto stage and Matt Andersen does what he does best — beat out the blues….
Artfully Edmonds: Specters of Halloween scare (and more!) dot Edmonds’ landscape
As you scurry around Edmonds over the past week, have you been on the lookout (map) for Edmonds-Kind-Of scarecrows? There are 73 officially entered specters of spirits in the 5th Annual…
Artfully Edmonds: It’s the ‘Beatles’ and you can win tickets to see their tribute show
Win tickets! My Life: A Musical Theater Tribute to the Beatles” Edmonds Center for the Arts 410 4th Ave. N. My Neighborhood News Network is launching a contest to give…
Review: ‘Dracula’ adds chilling drama to Edmonds’ Halloween landscape
In Edmonds Driftwood Players production of Dracula, director Paul Fleming takes the audience on a journey of craven madness that is breathtaking in its realism. In his notes, Fleming states,…
Artfully Edmonds: Upcoming fun centers on pumpkins, pubs and playhouses. Join in!
Opening with a striptease while the theatre space resounds from the audience’s gales of laughter, Vanya and Sonia and Masha & Spike, (2013 Tony winner by Steven Durang) revealed precisely…
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Edmonds theatre ‘takes off the gloves’ in Season opener
It’s Opening Weekend for The Phoenix Theatre‘s 11th season and the cast of 2013 Tony winner Vanya and Sonia and Masha & Spike is revealing their talent — no, really! “Reveal”…
“Nile Nightmares” haunted house opens at Nile Shrine Golf Course Oct. 6
Family fun! Hello nightmare fans! This is the time of year when we shiver upon hearing those “bumps in the night”; cower as the tree branches scratch against the bedroom…
Artfully Edmonds: ‘Dracula’ by Driftwood Players sets up season of suspense
Artfully Edmonds finds the news that Edmonds Driftwood Players is producing Steven Dietz’ Dracula absolutely exhilarating after traveling through the region once known as Transylvania five years ago. Living in…
Edmonds-Woodway High School orchestra again invited to join Beatles tribute show
Edmonds-Woodway High School’s (EWHS) String Quartet has been invited to join the touring show, In My Life: A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles as the tribute show returns…
Artfully Edmonds: 2017 JUNO winner makes her way to ECA stage as Randy Newman sells out – that’s Edmonds!
As anyone who follows this column knows, the range of events and performances that hit Edmonds venues is truly extraordinary. And, the coming week’s selections are certainly no exception. Just…
Edmonds Diversity Commission announces its Diversity Film Series
Edmonds’ Diversity Commission this week announced the launch of its Diversity Film Series. The first showing in the series will preview at noon on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Edmonds…
Artfully Edmonds: Just-days-away autumn in Edmonds foretells arts events that sizzle
Thursday evening’s Art Walk Edmonds will allow art gallery enthusiasts an opportunity to experience that soft chill in the air that foretells so many exciting autumn traditions and art events…
Literary group pays tribute to local authors on eve of premiere writer’s conference
EPIC Group Writers has just completed installation of a book display at Edmonds Public Library as an initiative to coincide with the Write On The Sound (WOTS) writer’s conference, which…
Artfully Edmonds: ‘The big reveal’ – 11th Annual ‘Edmonds Center for the Arts Gala
One of the most dazzling events of the 2017-18 Performance Season is about to take place! For the past several weeks, Artfully Edmonds has given you glimpses of what is…
Local art gallery announces ‘Beauty of the Northwest’ winners
On Saturday, Sept. 9, Gallery North (401 Main St.) held an Artists’ Reception and awards ceremony for its 8th annual juried invitational Beauty of the Northwest Exhibit. The 2017 show…