Arts and Entertainment

‘Decoding Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces’ topic of Edmonds lecture Jan. 18

Jim Rupp, author of Art in Seattle’s Public Spaces, from SoDo to South Lake Union, will be speaking at Edmonds’ Cascadia Art Museum Thursday, Jan. 18. Walk down any street in Seattle, turn the corner, and you are likely to discover art enhancing the city’s public spaces. No other U.S. city can match the per-capita number…

Sponsor spotlight: Third annual Wreath Walk Edmonds on now through Dec. 15

Bid on and win your favorite wreath through an online auction For the third year in a row, Art Walk Edmonds (AWE) is presenting Wreath Walk Edmonds. Created in 2020 as a way for artists to show their creativity during the dark days of the pandemic, AWE is continuing the tradition of hanging original, artist-designed…

‘Luminous Forest’ brighter on 4th Ave N after new lights installed

The Luminous Forest installation on 4th Avenue North in downtown Edmonds is shining more brightly, thanks to new lights Seattle artist Iole Alessandrini worked with City of Edmonds Cultural Arts Program staff at the end of October to replace 70 solar elements, funded in part by a generous donation from the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation. Located…

Edmonds-Woodway Players to perform ‘The Visit’ Nov. 17-19

The Edmonds-Woodway Players are presenting The Visit: a drama of love and justice, by German playwright Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 17-19, in the EWHS Theater. The production is directed by Bruce Mindt of the EWHS Drama Department. Claire Zachinassian returns to the small town of Gullen after years of being gone and making a…

EC Jazz and Salsa Band fundraiser Nov. 5 to support trip to Puerto Rico

The Edmonds College Jazz and Salsa Band will transform the Black Box Theatre into a nightclub on Saturday, Nov. 5, to host a fundraiser to support an upcoming trip to Puerto Rico. The event will feature salsa dancing, music from the band, dance lessons, and an auction. The event will take place from 7-9 p.m.,…

Enjoy an evening of swing dancing and music at MTHS Nov. 4

The Mountlake Terrace High School Music Boosters welcome all ages to Swing Night on Friday, Nov. 4 at Mountlake Terrace High School. Enjoy an evening of dance and live music while supporting the music program. Swing dance instructors will be providing lessons and the high school jazz ensembles will provide the music. The swing dance…

Sponsor spotlight: Falling for Edmonds

Fall puns are impossible to resist, so we’re leaning into them, figurative PSL in hand, prepped and ready to toss crisp, sepia-toned leaves into the air. The porch is laden with plump gourds, and a soup is simmering on the stove. A football game may or may not be on the TV in the other…

Olympic Ballet Theatre launches new season with autumn auction, costume ball

Edmonds-based Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) is jumpstarting its 2022-2023 performance season with an evening of philanthropy and pre-Halloween fun. The 2022 Autumn Auction & Costume Ball is taking place at the Nile Shrine Center in Mountlake Terrace Saturday, Oct. 29. The fundraiser features dinner, live and silent auctions, performances of excerpts from the upcoming season,…

Meadowdale, Madrona, Mountlake Terrace jazz bands to perform at MTHS Oct.20

Enjoy a free evening of jazz at Mountlake Terrace High School Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Among the scheduled performers: – Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Ensemble 1 – Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Ensemble 2 – Meadowdale High School Jazz Band – Madrona K-8 Jazz Ensemble 1 The event will be in the…

Snohomish County wants feedback on Future of Arts and Culture project   

Snohomish County is seeking input through Dec. 31, 2022 on preferences for arts and culture experiences, activities and community spaces to support economic growth opportunities across the county. Residents, cultural workers, businesses and those who are interested in Snohomish County arts and culture are urged to weigh in through two brief project surveys at https://bit.ly/SnoCoArtsFutures….

Edmonds Center for Arts announces return of arts programming for people with memory loss 

Edmonds Center for the Arts has announced the in-person return of its Dementia-Inclusive Series – a line-up of creative and social enrichment programs designed to engage people living with memory loss and their loved ones. Launched in 2015, the series developed collaboratively with the feedback and support of senior services organizations, memory care professionals, and…

Rick Steves to showcase European art history during KCTS 9 show

Starting this week on KCTS 9, Edmonds-based European travel expert Rick Steves will premiere Rick Steves Art of Europe — a six-hour sweep through the entire span of European art history. One hour will air each week on Mondays at 10 p.m. and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The series begins Monday, Oct. 3 and Tuesday, Oct. 4…

Edmonds College Art Gallery’s fall exhibit features instructor Minh Carrico’s work

The Edmonds College Art Gallery’s fall exhibit showcases the work of Minh Carrico, an Edmonds College instructor and chair for photography and visual communications. The exhibit, titled “Double Take,” surveys Carrico’s home life while sheltering in place during the pandemic. Carrico completed the work under their new creative identity, noise = grain, a name that…

Happening nearby: Daughter of Hedy Lamarr to speak at Sept. 10 Everett Film Festival

A visit by the daughter of Hollywood film star Hedy Lamarr will highlight the 2022 Everett Film Festival, which will take place Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Everett Community College Jackson Center. Saturday will be a full day, with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. Eleven screenings — including animations, documentaries, narrative features and shorts —…

Sponsor spotlight: Edmonds Art Studio Tour Sept. 17-18

The Edmonds Art Studio Tour www.edmondsartstudiotour.com is excited to announce that this year’s event is again being organized as an in-person community engagement; opening the studios of our artists to those interested in purchasing handmade works and learning more about each artist’s creative process. A Creative View into the Artists The 41 local artists selected…

Taste Edmonds 2022: A reminder of what you need to know

It’s time for the Taste Edmonds Festival, set for Friday-Sunday, Aug. 19-21, at Frances Anderson Center Playfield, 700 Main St. in downtown Edmonds. Organizers invite you to come for the food and stay for the tunes. This year’s food truck lineup boasts a delectable array of eats for the whole family. And the music lineup…

Two more Taste Edmonds featured bands: Brett Benton and Cloud Cover

This year’s Taste Edmonds — set to open Friday, Aug. 19 — brings back such crowd favorites as The Beatniks, One Love Bridge, The Davanos and Robbie Dee’s Tribute to Elvis. But there are also some fresh bands in the lineup, and here are the final two of the six bands featured prior to opening…

Taste Edmonds featured bands: Motley 2 and Eden

This year’s Taste Edmonds — set to open Friday, Aug. 19 — brings back such crowd favorites as The Beatniks, One Love Bridge, The Davanos and Robbie Dee’s Tribute to Elvis. But Taste organizers say they are also excited to introduce some fresh bands to the lineup, including some newly formed groups that are already…

Another round of state pandemic relief grants now available to small businesses, nonprofits

Applications for the Working Washington Grants: Round 5 and new Convention Center Grants programs opened Aug. 17. Together, these programs will distribute $75 million in pandemic relief grants to eligible small businesses and nonprofits across Washington. The Department of Commerce manages the grants with support from the Washington State Arts Commission. Applications must be submitted…

Taste Edmonds featured bands: The Little Lies, Queen Mother

This year’s Taste Edmonds — set to open Friday, Aug. 19 — brings back such crowd favorites as The Beatniks, One Love Bridge, The Davanos and Robbie Dee’s Tribute to Elvis. But Taste organizers are also excited to introduce some fresh bands to the lineup, including some newly formed groups that are already making a…