Sept. 15 – Oct. 8, Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Wade James Theatre 950 Main St., Edmonds Friday night marked the opening of the Edmonds Driftwood Players’ 65th season with Murder on the Orient Express. Ken Ludwig’s clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamor, intrigue and suspense of…
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Art Beat: Fiber arts, Art Walk Edmonds, poetry, wreath submissions, plus writing conference and ballet auction
Pacific NW Needle Arts Guild presents its Fiber Arts Show Sept. 19-Oct. 26, opening reception 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 ArtWorks (201 2nd Ave. S., Edmonds) The Pacific NW Needle Arts Guild (PNNAG) encourages needlework of all kinds (knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing and more), and actively shares their knowledge with each other and the wider…
Art Beat: Live music, a book signing and September author talks
The Edmonds School District began the 2023-2024 school year Wednesday. The grocery stores have shifted their flower offerings from summer petunias and geraniums to fall mums. This change in seasons has always signaled a new focus and beginning, a kind of buttoning down the hatches. Yet in the Edmonds art community, the frantic pace of…
Art Beat: Concert, exhibit, theatre tickets, ballet — and so much more
Bel Canto Concert Series at Holy Rosary Parish Thursday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m. Holy Rosary Catholic Church 630 7th Ave. N, Edmonds Attend the Bel Canto Concert Series on Thursday evening, Aug. 31 at Holy Rosary Parish in Edmonds. Arranged by Bellevue Opera and performed by local and international performers, the concert includes sacred music,…
Art Beat: Jazz, Paint Out, Porchfest, meet the artists and a ballet master class
Bring your lawn chair and ears: Edmonds-Woodway Jazz Colony Performance Wednesday, Aug. 30, 5-8 p.m. Mary Lou Block Public Plaza 465 Admiral Way, Edmonds You won’t want to miss the culminating performance of the Edmonds-Woodway Jazz Colony at the Port of Edmonds Sea Jazz stage. In the event of bad weather, the venue will be…
Art Beat: Lynnwood Luau, comedy and children’s storytime
Lynnwood’s first Luau Saturday, Aug. 19, 3-8 p.m. District Plaza Next to the Lynnwood Event Center 3711 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood Experience the richness of Hawaiian culture and traditions during the first-ever Lynnwood Luau, set for Saturday, Aug. 19. The free event promises a fusion of music, dance, art and culinary delights that will leave…
Art Beat: Taste Edmonds, free concerts, a new musical and Edmonds Art Studio Tour
Taste Edmonds 2023 — Last chance to get presale tickets Friday – Sunday, Aug. 11 – 13 Frances Anderson Center 700 Main St., Edmonds We are mere days away from the can’t-miss event of the summer! Online presale will end at noon Thursday, Aug. 10. Tickets will be available at the door for a slightly…
Art Beat: Driftwood Players tickets, Edmonds Sketchers, summer concerts, Taste Edmonds schedule
Edmonds Driftwood Players Season 65 single tickets now on sale Single tickets are now available for all of Edmonds Driftwood Players’ upcoming Season 65 Mainstage Shows. Tickets sell quickly so don’t wait to reserve seats for the plays you’re looking forward to the most in 2023-2024. Subscribe to all four shows and save! ~ ~…
Art Beat: Two art exhibit openings and an author conversation
Aqueous by artist Andy Eccleshall at Cole Gallery Friday, Aug. 4, 6-8 p.m. Cole Gallery 107 5th Ave. S., Edmonds Edmonds artist Andy Eccleshall has a show opening at Cole Gallery Aug. 2 called Aqueous. There will be a reception Aug. 4 from 6-8 p.m. and the show will be fully available on Eccleshall’s website…
Art Beat: Art Walk, ABBA, don’t miss Shorelake Concerts, ECA tickets, and online arts and crafts classes
Art Walk this month is Hot, Hot, Hot! Thursday, July 20, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy sultry summer evenings in Edmonds by checking out all the new art in town. There will be 20 businesses with new art up this month for you to stroll and see — and many will also be hosting artist shows during…
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Art Beat: Summer concerts, photography, Paint the Marsh contest, theatre — and Introducing Story Time
Edmonds summer concert series returns It has been a while since we shared the Edmonds Concert in the Park schedule. and we don’t want anyone to miss them. The popular Summer Concerts in the Park series is back. The public is invited to enjoy free music each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at City Park, Hazel…
Art Beat: Movies in the park, Mermaids on the beach and Driftwood’s 65th season
I hope everyone had a fun and safe fourth of July. What an amazing turnout at the 4th of July Main parade. My kids came away with half their body weight in candy! Do parade floats count as art? My jaw dropped at some of the cool designs: the Garden of Eatin’ float by the…
Art Beat: Summer concerts, Where’s Waldo, photography exhibit and July author talks
Summer music at the Port of Edmonds Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 6- 8 p.m., Sundays from 2-4 p.m. through Sept. 2 Mary Lou Block Public Plaza 458 Admiral Way, Edmonds Sea Notes at the Marina, the Port of Edmonds’ summer music program, kicked off Friday, June 23 with Andrew Sumabat leading a jazz jam…
Art Beat: Sketching exhibit, Pride Paint in the Park, Summer Wine Walks, and two calls for art
Thank you to everyone who braved the rain this weekend for the Edmonds Arts Festival. There were some amazing food vendors, great music and, of course, lots of art! Even though the booths are packed up and the “show” is over, there is always something art related happening in our area. Art Start Northwest presents:…
Art Beat: Everything you need to know about the Edmonds Art Festival, plus Art Walk and a new exhibit
Friday – Sunday, June 16-18 Frances Anderson Center 700 Main St., Edmonds Take a break from the grill this Father’s Day weekend and make sure to visit the Edmonds Art Festival. The festival has grown from a small community art fair to one of the most prestigious in the Pacific Northwest, attracting artists from across…
Art Beat: Gallery North Show, Disney Pride concert, staged reading, Steel Pan Orchestra, plus announcements from Olympic Ballet Theatre
Anticipation of Summer show at Gallery North Cat on Green, Carmen Dance, and Roster Life, by Leanna Leitzke Reception on Saturday, June 3, 3-5 p.m. Gallery North 401 Main St., Edmonds For the month of June 2023, Gallery North proudly announces Leanna Leitzke’s featured show: Anticipation of Summer. An award-winning artist, Leitzke has been a…
Art Beat feature: Watch ‘The Way’ with Rick Steves at Edmonds Theater June 15
Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m. Readers may remember the Edmonds-wide fangirling that happened in March when Martin Sheen and Emilio Esteves came to town. The father-son actor team were visiting travel guru Rick Steves to film content for a special Fathom event of their movie, The Way. The wait to see this additional footage at the Edmonds…
Art Beat: An artist to watch, plus concerts and a musical you won’t want to miss
Artist to watch: Art Windows by Brandy In early 2020, Brandy Hanson was blindsided by the loss of a friend who left behind three young children. Having lost her own mother tragically at age 6, she was particularly grieved. One day, when surrounded by her mother’s old jewelry bits, she started playing with them and…
Art Beat: All about Jazz Walk, plus an author talk you won’t want to miss
Saturday, June 3, 5 p.m. to midnight Headquarters – Coldwell Banker Bain of Edmonds 108 5th Ave. S., Edmonds The Edmonds Jazz Walk is only two weeks away. Order your tickets yoday and save. Get tickets before Tuesday, May 30 to save $15. Pre-sale price: $35 for adults $25 students (under 18) At the door:…
Art Beat feature: Hilltop Elementary unveils a mural of belonging
“This is the first time we have ever done an outside assembly,” Hilltop Elementary Principal Melissa Somoza told the sea of waiting students. “Hopefully, you know why you’re here today, this started because of you.” The courtyard at the Lynnwood school was full of students, staff and representatives from the Edmonds School District gathered for…
Art Beat: Art Walk, student showcase, author discussion, art preview, Wine Walk tickets — and a congratulations
Edmonds-Woodway High School Jazz Combo to serenade art walkers Thursday, May 18, 5-8 p.m. Downtown Edmonds This month’s Art Walk will feature the Edmonds-Woodway High School Jazz Combo. Art Walk Edmonds supports the arts programs in our schools, and is honored to host. Come listen at Graphite and show your support for these amazing musicians….
Art Beat: Ballet, a Grammy nominee guest, an author event, plus Driftwood tickets on sale now
Happy early Mother’s Day to all the moms, or those who are in a mothering role. I hope you feel seen and celebrated this weekend. Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with the Olympic Ballet Theatre Saturday and Sunday, May 13 – 14 Edmonds Center for the Arts 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds The Sleeping Beauty opens…
Art Beat: Two exhibit openings, book signing, Community Art Day, Jazz Connection and Missoula Children’s Theater Camp
I recently heard about Missoula Children’s Theater (MCT) from my friend Emilie, who helped with an MCT show at Syree Elementary. Emilie has a background in theater and kept raving about how impressed she was with the organization. Students worked on their production for a week and put on a great show, lines memorized, by…
Art Beat: Mental health arts festival, poetry reading and comedy festival
With recent budget cuts to the school district arts programs, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of sadness as I put today’s column together. Art Beat readers especially know the value of art, music, dance, and theater. I hope as a community, we can press on to support local artists. Mindfest 2023: A free…
Art Beat: Gearing up for summer, plus salvaged art and a violin concerto
This week, as I’ve run into readers around town, they bring up how amazing Saturday’s Little Lies concert was! Not only was the show great, but I was thankful for the five minute drive to the venue and the close parking spot. I’m already counting down the days until they play at Taste Edmonds this…