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Artfully Edmonds: Driftwood’s ‘Murder’ a delicious whodunit
By Ellen Chappelle On a perfectly ordinary day, an unnerving ad appears in the morning paper in Chipping Cleghorn, a perfectly ordinary English village. It states that a murder will take place at Little Paddocks boarding house at 6:30 that evening. The announcement comes as a surprise to Little Paddocks’ owner Letitia Blacklock, who says [...]Ranger & the Re-Arrangers to perform in Edmonds City Park Sunday
Join the Edmonds Arts Commission for the final show in this summer’s Concerts in the Park series, a free performance by Ranger & The Re-Arrangers, on Sunday at 3 p.m. All concerts are held in Edmonds City Park located at 3rd and Pine in downtown Edmonds. Bring the family, lawn chairs or blanket and join [...]Artfully Edmonds: Cascade Symphony celebrates 50th anniversary season
Editors note: This story was written before Rick Steves Thursday announcement that he was donating $1 million to the Edmonds Center for the Arts and the Cascade Symphony Orchestra. By Ellen Chappelle For close to five decades, Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has entertained Edmonds with five annual subscription concerts, a childrens concert and a chamber [...]Rick Steves to donate $1 million to Edmonds Center for the Arts
Edmonds-based European travel guru Rick Steves said Thursday he’s giving $1 million to the Edmonds Center for the Arts, Seattle P-I.com reported. A spokesman for Steves was quoted as saying the donation represents what he would have paid in taxes if the Bush-era tax cuts not been enacted. You can see Steves complete statement here.
Written on August 25, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Entertainment | 3 Comments
Artfully Edmonds: Driftwood Players begin 53rd year entertaining Edmonds
By Ellen Chappelle As a newer Edmonds resident, I’ve wondered about the history of this stalwart little company that consistently mounts great shows with an all-volunteer staff. So I asked Board of Directors member Roger Huston to give me the inside scoop on Driftwood Players. “Driftwood Players started when two of our founders, Nann Prebezac [...]Here’s what’s on tap for Driftwood Players’ 2011-2012 season
By Ellen Chappelle Edmonds’ own Driftwood Players recently announced the shows on tap for the Mainstage this coming year, the companys 53rd season. A Murder is Announced For those who enjoy mystery and thrillers in the old-world style of Agatha Christie, this production will be a treat. Christie, the world’s bestselling author and the most [...]Gothard Sisters to entertain at the Taste Sunday
Edmonds own Gothard Sisters will be appearing on the main stage at A Taste of Edmonds from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14. Its the first time the Irish step-dancing sisters have appeared at the Taste, which runs from Aug. 12-14 at the Civic Center Playfield, 6th and Bell, downtown Edmonds.Meadowdale Players to present ‘Anna in the Tropics’ Friday
Meadowdale High Schools Meadowdale Players are producing the lush and poetic "Anna In The Tropics" this Friday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. at Meadowdale Highs Black Box Theatre. The play, which took the Pulitzer in 2003, features the way a Cuban cigar-making familys life is turned upside down by the arrival of a new lector. [...]85th Street Big Band to perform in Edmonds City Park at 3 p.m. today
Join the Edmonds Arts Commission for another of this summer’s Concerts in the Park series, for a free performance by The 85th Street Big Band today at 3 p.m. in Edmonds City Park, 3rd and Pine. The 85th St Big Band is a lively 19-piece big band playing dance music in the greater Seattle area. [...]
Written on August 7, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Entertainment,Edmonds Events,Featured | Leave a comment
Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ in Edmonds City Park Sunday
Join the Edmonds Arts Commission Sunday afternoon for a free performance of Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” by the Seattle Shakespeare Co./Wooden O. The performance begins at 3 p.m. at Edmonds City Park, 3rd and Pine. Bring the family, lawn chairs or a blanket for the performance, which will last nearly two hours. In "The [...]‘Harry Potter, Part 2′ continues at the Edmonds Theatre through Aug. 11
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" will continue its run at the Edmonds Theatre through Aug. 11. Showtimes announced for July 22-28 are daily at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. with additional shows Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m.Experience enchantment of ‘The Secret Garden’ on stage in Edmonds Friday, Saturday
Forty-five local children and teens, led by Missoula Children’s Theatre, present an original musical adaptation of the musical "The Secret Garden" this Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m. at The Driftwood Players Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., in Edmonds. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling the box office at [...]Just released: 2011 Taste of Edmonds entertainment list
From Beatles, Beach Boys and Jimi Hendrix tribute bands to mariachi to Irish step dancing to good old rock n roll, the upcoming Taste of Edmonds will have something for every taste this year. Heres the lineup for the food- and fun-filled event, which runs Aug. 12-14 at the Edmonds Civic Center field: Main Stage [...]Kellee Bradley Band to perform in Edmonds City Park Sunday
Join the Edmonds Arts Commission for the second of this summer’s Concerts in the Park series, for a free performance by The Kellee Bradley Band, on Sunday, July 17, at 3 p.m. All concerts are held in Edmonds City Park located at 3rd and Pine in downtown Edmonds. Bring the family, blanket or lawn chairs [...]Reminder: Wenatchee Youth Circus coming to Edmonds Tuesday, Wednesday
The Wenatchee Youth Circus is coming to Edmonds this Tuesday and Wednesday, featuring performers ages 5-19, trapeze, unicycles, tight wire and more. Performances are at 7 p.m. Tuesday and 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Civic Center Field, 6th and Bell. Tickets are available at the Frances Anderson Center beginning June 14 -- adults [...]The Smithereens among top talent coming to A Taste of Edmonds
A Taste of Edmonds is always one of the most entertaining festivals of the summer. With outstanding local and national talent on three stages, as well as numerous roving artists, everyone in the family can enjoy a fun-filled weekend of dance, music and more. The highlight of this year’s Main Stage is a well-known national [...]Reminder: All Mixed Up to perform at Edmonds Concert in Park Sunday
Join the Edmonds Arts Commission for the opening of this summer’s Concerts in the Park series, for a free performance by “All Mixed Up,” performing songs from the 80s and more, on Sunday, July 10 at 3 p.m. All concerts are held in Edmonds City Park located at 3rd and Pine in downtown Edmonds. Bring the family, [...]Driftwood Players present second annual Festival of Shorts this weekend
Help Edmonds own Driftwood Players celebrate an Alternative Stages Finale with the second annual Festival of Shorts, featuring seven, 15-minute plays this Friday and Saturday, July 8-9, at 8 p.m. The works include: "It Sounds Like Science" by Russell Weeks (Seattle) "Love" by David Alan Morrison (Shoreline) "Om Sweet Om" by Peggy Dougherty (San Diego) [...]Director Ted Jaquith dishes on Driftwood Player’s Festival of Shorts
By Syrinda Sharpe I stopped by Revelations Yogurt to talk to Ted Jaquith about the Driftwood Players 2nd Annual Festival of Shorts, which runs this coming Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9, at the Wade James Theatre on Main Street. (Showtime is 8 p.m. Call 425-774-9600 for tickets.) This is Jaquiths second year as [...]Artfully Edmonds: Edmonds Center for Arts marks 5th anniversary and plans for bright future
By Ellen Chappelle One of Edmonds’ most beloved young entities is celebrating its fifth year of life this fall. In that short time, the Edmonds Center for the Arts has already become “the place to be” on weekend nights in Edmonds, according to Executive Director Joe McIalwain. “We wouldn’t be here without the support of [...]Q&A with Elizabeth Stasio, Driftwood Players stage manager for ‘Born Yesterday’
By Syrinda Sharpe I talked with Elizabeth Stasio, the stage manager of the current Driftwood Players production of "Born Yesterday," playing through June 26 at the Wade James Theatre in Edmonds. Q: How did you get involved in this show? A: I knew the director, Scott Randall, from acting in another show he directed "Voice [...]Edmonds Arts Festival: Friday entertainment
Whether to you prefer rock, blues, country or even Irish step dancing, the Edmonds Arts Festival performance stage has you covered Friday. Heres the entertainment set for opening day at the three-day festival. Friday hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Frances Anderson Center. See our earlier story here for more festival details, and click [...]Expect fun and sun on final day of Edmonds Waterfront Festival
Today is the final day of the Edmonds Rotary Waterfront Festival, and with temperatures expected to reach 80 degrees, it will be a beautiful time on the Edmonds waterfront. Running from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., the festival will include childrens activities and entertainment for all ages on both the Beer Garden and Family stages. Acts on [...]Reminder: Pacifica Chamber Orchestra to perform free concert Sunday
Pacifica Chamber Orchestra presents the fourth, free concert of the 2010-2011 season on Sunday, June 5 at 3 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 630 7th Ave. N. in Edmonds. Fred Chu, Artistic Director, and members of Pacifica will perform chamber music of Bartok, Beethoven, Dvorak, Respighi, and Strauss. Erika Pierson is the soloist in Dvoraks [...]
Written on June 4, 2011 | Posted in Edmonds Churches,Edmonds Entertainment,Edmonds Events,News | Leave a comment
Artfully Edmonds: Artists unveil paintings and performances this weekend in Edmonds
By Ellen Chappelle Although the calendar tells us spring has already arrived, it’s been hard to tell by our recent weather! Fortunately, it looks like we may finally enjoy some spring (or maybe even summer!) weather this weekend, so be sure to get out and about and see what’s going on in the Edmonds arts [...]From The Seattle Times: Nice write-up on Edmonds Waterfront Festival
Our online news partner The Seattle Times featured the Edmonds Waterfront Festival in its Outdoor section today, so we thought wed include an excerpt of it here: Puget Sound, Edmonds ferry terminal and the Edmonds marina provide the scenic backdrop for the nautically themed Edmonds Rotary Waterfront Festival, with a classic yacht display, vendors, entertainment [...]Search MyEdmondsNews.com
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