The U.S. Small Business Administration on April 26 will reopen the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theatres, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives to apply for critical economic relief. “We recognize the urgency and need to get this program…
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Edmonds Center for Arts, Lynnwood Convention Center receive federal CARES Act funding from Snohomish County
With the support of Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and the Snohomish County Council, Snohomish County distributed $415,000 of CARES act funding to three of its Public Facilities Districts for COVID-19 related improvements to help prepare the public buildings for reopening. The public facilities districts are Everett’s Angel Of The Winds Arena, Lynnwood Convention Center…
Cascade Symphony Orchestra to virtually present ‘Great English Romantic’ concert Jan. 11
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will offer its third virtual concert of the 2020-21 season, “Great English Romantic,” on Monday, Jan. 11, at 7:30 p.m. This online music program will be presented free of charge through the generosity of orchestra donors and patrons. The Cascade Symphony recently announced that all in-person concerts for the season…
DeMiero Jazz Fest fundraiser set for Nov. 27-Dec. 5
The DeMiero Jazz Fest, an annual non-competitive vocal jazz festival traditionally held in downtown Edmonds with many participants from the Edmonds School District, is offering a week of virtual auctions and live performances during its One FanJAZZtic fundraiser Nov. 27 through Dec. 5 Register at www.betterunite.com/demierojazzfest-onefanjazzticevent to be entered into daily drawings for fun prizes. Once you’re…
Snohomish PUD announces 2020 student art and photo winners
Three students from the Edmonds School District were among the winners of a K-12 art and high school photography contest sponsored by Snohomish County PUD. Seventeen students representing school districts across the PUD’s service territory were selected for their creativity in illustrating energy topics. The Edmonds School District winners included Jude DeWaal, a fourth grader…
Cascade Symphony cancels remaining three concerts on 2019-2020 season schedule due to pandemic
Following state guidelines protecting the safety of the community at large, the Cascade Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors has decided to cancel all remaining concerts on its 2019-2020 schedule. The cancellations include what would have been the May 4 “The Mysterious Russian Soul” concert and the previously postponed March 9 “From the New World” concert,…
ECA announces summer arts enrichment camps
The Edmonds Center for the Arts says that it is planning to hold its 2020 Summer Arts Enrichment Camps — although it will have contingency plans in place if social distancing rules require different formats, including virtual options. Designed for young people ages 7-19, as well as older adults in ECA’s intergenerational camp, ECA Summer Arts…
‘Signs from the Edge’: A serial novel from EPIC Group Writers — Chapter 2
As relief from reading Journal of a Plague Year, Station Eleven, and The Plague, the board of the Edmonds-based EPIC Group Writers penned a serial novel for your entertainment. Since each author could only see the immediately preceding chapter, there are numerous plot twists and wild goose chases. Fortunately the “instigator,” Diane Naab, was able to pull…
Sno-King Folk Dance Club Sweetheart Dance and Benefit set for Feb. 22 in Lynnwood
Sno-King International Folk Dance Club will be hosting a Sweetheart Dance and Benefit, with music by Folk Voice Band, from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Cedar Valley Grange in Lynnwood. All proceeds will be matched and given to the Youth Fund of Northwest Folkdancers, Inc., sending young people to Stockton Folk Dance Camp….
Cascade Symphony hosts Children’s Concert – ‘Paddington Bear’s First Concert’ – Feb. 8 at Edmonds Center for the Arts
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra will host its annual children’s concert, performing “Paddington Bear’s First Concert,” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA), 410 4t’h Ave. North. Paddington Bear is a fictional character featured in more than 20 books for children by British author Michael Bond. “Paddington Bear’s…
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13th annual Edmonds Comedy Night Feb. 21-22 to benefit school district student programs
Enjoy an evening of laughs and benefit local schools during the 13th annual Edmonds Comedy Night, set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Organized by Parent Leaders for the Edmonds School District, the event features nationally recognized comics. All funds generated will be used to support student programs throughout the…
‘The Tribe Has Spoken’ returns to Edmonds CC’s Black Box Theatre starting Jan. 11
“The Tribe Has Spoken” is returning for its fifth season at the Black Box Theatre at Edmonds Community College. Inspired by the hit reality TV show Survivor, The Tribe Has Spoken is the ultimate game of skill and wit, all improvised from audience suggestions. The Tribe Has Spoken will be performed at 8:35 p.m. Saturdays…
Cascade Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th ‘birthday’ with Jan. 13 concert at ECA
Three internationally renowned musical artists will perform when the Cascade Symphony Orchestra – under the direction of conductor Michael Miropolsky – celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of legendary German composer Ludwig van Beethoven on Monday, Jan. 13 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N. The “Happy Birthday, Ludwig” concert will begin…
Jewish-Arab Ensemble SheshBesh comes to Edmonds Center for Arts Jan. 18
SheshBesh, an Arab-Jewish ensemble comprised of three members of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra alongside four of the finest musicians from Israel’s Arab community, will perform Saturday, Jan. 18 at Edmonds Center for the Arts. Prior to the performance, the artists will engage in a free pre-show talk, speaking to a model of two cultures living…
Northwest Girlchoir seeks new singers starting in January
Know any girls who love to sing? Northwest Girlchoir has openings for new singers in grades 1-12 to join them in January 2020. Girls are invited to learn musicianship, vocal technique and performance skills. Choristers perform for thousands of audience members at concerts held across the greater Puget Sound Region and on tours nationally and…
Cascade Symphony Orchestra seeks musical ‘Rising Star’ for 2019-2020 season
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra is encouraging talented young musicians to enter its “Rising Star” competition for the upcoming 2019-2020 season. The winning musician, to be selected by Cascade Symphony Music Director Michael Miropolsky, will perform as the soloist at the orchestra’s concert on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts. The…
DeMiero Jazz Fest fundraiser set for Sept. 28 at Edmonds CC
Enjoy an evening of FanJazztic music, food and “fun”draising during the DeMiero Jazz Fest’s “One FanJazztic Evening,” a Saturday, Sept. 28 fundraiser and benefit concert featuring jazz artist Johnaye Kendrick, Dee Daniels Scholarship Award winner Kimi Locke and the Newport High School Jazz Choir. The event will run from 6-9:30 p.m. in the Black Box…
Save the date: Meadowdale HS Music & Arts Mattress Fundraiser Sept. 28
The 5th Annual Meadowdale Music & Arts Mattress Fundraiser is Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Meadowdale High School. Custom Fundraising Solutions of Seattle is bringing their mobile mattress showroom to the school to help Meadowdale Music & Arts raise thousands of dollars for their program. Thirty top-quality name-brand mattresses will…
ECA announces ‘Aunt Bette’s Bus Fund’ to provide transportation subsidies to local schools
Each year, Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) offers a diverse line-up of Education Matinees – theatre, music, cultural, and science performances designed to engage students from PreK through 12th grade. One of the challenges many schools face in making a fieldtrip to ECA possible is transportation costs. Thanks to the generosity of the Elizabeth…
Sponsor spotlight: Celebrating success — 190 Sunset’s three-year anniversary story
This is a special month for us. Sept. 8 marks our three-year anniversary, and everyone’s invited to come celebrate! We’ll kick off a week-long celebration with the beloved Edmonds band “One Love Bridge”performing live on the 190 deck on Saturday evening, Aug. 31. We’re calling it our “Endless Summer Bash,” because here at 190 Sunset…
Enjoy ‘Vocal Play’ when Naturally 7 plays Edmonds Center for the Arts Sept. 26
Naturally 7 returns to Edmonds Center for the Arts on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 pm. More than just your average singing group, the members of Naturally 7 have perfected an intriguing a cappella style they’ve branded “Vocal Play” — singing as instruments. In its quest to celebrate the voice, this seven-man crew not only…
Moscow Ballet Russian Nutcracker auditions announced for Seattle-area students
American Dance Institute Shoreline is hosting 2019 Moscow Ballet Auditions for the Great Russian Nutcracker. This is a chance for area dance students to perform on stage with the principal dancers of the internationally acclaimed Moscow Ballet. The audition date is Tuesday, Sept. 3. Dancers must have at least one year of ballet training and…
Pan Wizards Steel Orchestra returns from Northwest tour, prepares for August camp in Edmonds
The Pan Wizards Steel Orchestra, Steel Magic Northwest’s premier ensemble, has just returned home and is celebrating the success of its first tour, and is now inviting registrations for its August intensive camp, set for Aug. 12-16 in Edmonds. Steel Magic Northwest is a non-profit music education organization that has a goal of teaching more…
Free music and dance performances for all ages at Edmonds Arts Festival
Enjoy a variety of free music and dance performances during the Edmonds Arts Festival June 14-16. The main venue is a beautiful outdoor amphitheater that features traditional seating and a large grassy area perfect for sharing a blanket while listening. This open-air theater will host top professional, community, and school performers in our region. From…
Edmonds Arts Festival celebrates 62 years June 14-16
For 62 years, the Edmonds Arts Festival has been putting on a remarkable community event that’s about artists, aspiring artists, and people who like art. It’s also about the idea of being part of an arts-friendly town whose people work together to create and participate in this annual event. The festival’s longevity is thanks to…