Entertainment
Take a break from the Edmonds Arts Festival at Driftwood Players’ REST STOP
For those needing a REST STOP during this weekend’s Edmonds Arts Festival, the Edmonds-based Driftwood Players are hosting one at the Wade James Theater from noon-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 14-15. At the REST STOP: - You will be offered free juice boxes and small bags of cookies (while supplies last), as well as a free give-away chip clip. - The theater bathrooms will be open to the pu... »
Reminder: Do the arts matter to you? Edmonds Arts Summit set for June 29
Updated with working link for registration. Anyone with an interest in the arts and the key role they play in Edmonds is invited to the Edmonds Arts Summit from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Organized by the City of Edmonds Arts Commission, the Arts Summit is described in a city news release as “a free citywide gathering of the arts and culture commun... »
Discounted tickets available for Cascade Symphony’s 52nd season
After a sold-out 51st season, Cascade Symphony has announced its 52nd season program and Early Bird ticket prices. Season tickets are available at a 10-percent discount through June 15. The discounted price of a five-concert ticket is $90 for general admission and $72 for seniors. After that date, prices will go up to $100 and $80, respectively. Tickets can be purchased through the Edmonds Center ... »
Reminder: Daybreakers Rotary to present annual Edmonds Jazz Connection Saturday
The Edmonds Jazz Connection will bring a day filled with music to downtown Edmonds Saturday, May 25, sponsored by the Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary Club. According to Michael Denton of the Daybreakers, the Jazz Connection “is a full-out jazz festival, with all the fun, music and excitement that jazz lovers have come to expect, but with an emphasis on youth.” From 10 a.m.-8 p.m., the Jazz ... »
Recommended Reads: ‘The Essence of Style’ explains how fashion became reality
By Wendy Kendall “The Essence of Style,” by Joan DeJean Mais oui, c’est chic to read about the Louis XIV Legacy. How exciting to find an author who makes history fun. She goes the extra mile and relates French life in the 17th century to habits and entertainments in our life today. Joan DeJean writes with energy and humor about living history. You just can’t wait to read the next chapt... »
Edmonds CC presents “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” Thursday-Sunday
The Edmonds CC Music Department and the Black Box Theatre presents Charles Schulz’s “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 16-18, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, in the college’s Black Box Theatre, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students, youth (17 and under), and seniors (65-plus). Spend an evening with Charl... »
From our Essentially Ellington correspondent: EW Jazz Band on ‘biggest stage of their lives’
A reminder that you can watch the rest of the school bands perform, and the announcement of finalists, via this link on My Edmonds News. By Bruce Laven Saturday, May 12th found the members of the EWHS Jazz Band on the biggest stage of their lives. In front of a packed house at the Rose Theater, Lincoln Center’s “House of Jazz,” the Edmonds Warriors had to bring their “AR... »
‘Dancing with Stars’ duo chosen to perform before US Olympic Committee — and you can help them get there
Erik and Rickie Cha Cha Cha Show Dance from Lars Linder Studios on Vimeo. A fundraising event for Erik and Rickie’s Olympic Trip will be held on May 17 at First Class Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. The two will perform a variety of dances. Afterward, the floor will open for dancing and a dessert buffet will be served. For more information or to make a donation, visit erikandrickie.com. By Meredith Barrett ... »
Northwest Junior Pipe Band fundraiser this Saturday
The Northwest Junior Pipe Band, Washington’s only competition-based youth pipe band, is presenting a dinner concert fundraiser “Soaring Over Scotland” at the Historic Flight Foundation, Paine Field, 5:30 -10 p.m., this Saturday, May 11. The event will feature bagpipes, drums, highland dancers, vintage aircraft, dinner by Edmonds’ Chef Dane, and silent and live auction items that ... »
