By Janette Turner Are you naughty or nice? In olden days, “naughty” meant having nothing, and if that’s your state, then it’s time to get shopping. Yes, we’re recommending consumption in all forms this week, from Art Walk splurging to sharing some holiday nog ‘round the yuletide blog. Read on for recommended highlights of Art…
By Janette Turner If you find yourself saying, “I need a little Christmas, right this very minute!” then take in one or a dozen of these festive events around town. In fact we challenge you to attend as many events as possible, then let us know your Christmas score and we’ll post it. ‘Tis the…
By Janette Turner With Red Petal Cakes offering Christmas tree and Santa cookies, you know holiday season is in full gear. So, don a muffler and head out to these festive events. Friday: “Dashing Through the Snow” opens at Phoenix Theatre Some shows are selling out already! We received notice of ticket sell outs for…
By Janette Turner Remember the old chestnut “Grandma Got Run-Over by a Reindeer”? A 1982 version was a hit by the Irish Rovers, a group that has traveled the world bringing a bit of Celtic pluck and now the group plays the Edmonds Center for the Arts on Thursday at 7 p.m. You can find…
By Janette Turner Photo courtesy The Loft’s Facebook page. Downtown Edmonds galleries and shops are packed with sparkle and prepped for your holiday business. On Black Friday grab a latte at your favorite café and hit the stores, then stay for happy hour starting at naptime, 3 p.m. Enjoy drink and food specials, such as…
By Janette Turner Thursday night’s Art Walk from 5-8 p.m. will have the added bonus of “First Dibs,” a pre-holiday sale going on at nearly all 40 venues. Here’s a glimpse of the big sale, along with other events and the opening of Stunningly Strange Gallery this calendar week. Art Walk: Stunningly Strange Gallery opens…
By Janette Turner No need to B.Y.O.B. to this R.S.V.P. only event. In celebration of Dave and Ruth Arista’s 15 years as Edmonds’ wine stewards, they are holding a get-together Friday, 5-8 p.m. at Arista Wine Cellars. If you want to go, call 425-771-7009 or email to reserve a spot. If they’re already filled, then…
By Janette Turner To cure a candy hangover you need a belly laugh – and the Edmonds Black Box Theatre has just the treat for you. ‘Improv Happy Hour’ with Unexpected Productions plays at EdCC on Saturday at the off-kilter time of 8:05 p.m. For details of that comic event and the rubber duckies associated…
By Janette Turner Brush up on your Michael Jackson moves – we’re talking Moon Walk here – and join the “Thriller” flash mob on Halloween at the Edmonds Fountain. For details of that and more seasonal events, read on. Friday: Holy Rosary School Fall Festival A previous Holy Rosary celebration (image from church website). Holy…
By Janette Turner You might want to practice your pick-up lines because Edmonds is now the place to mingle. For details on the first Singles Meet-n-Walk, a milestone birthday party, and more Third Thursday Art Walk events, read on. Thursday: First Singles Meet-n-Walk All guys and gals interested in joining the first Edmonds Singles…
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By Janette Turner Folks in the know mark October on their calendars as “Arts Crush.” If you’ve never heard of Arts Crush, then you may be unaware we are in the midst of “31 days of creative adventures,” with numerous events statewide. We pared the list to the primo ones. All of which happen to…
By Janette Turner Sunshine and warm temperatures may be drawing folks outside. But savvy Edmonds residents are turning indoors for the annual Write on the Sound (WOTS) conference and other cultural activities. Here is a crash course on upcoming events. Friday: Grammy winner Dianne Reeves kicks-off ECA season Edmonds Center for the Arts opens its…
By Janette Turner The old Cheesemonger’s shop has moved to new pastures on Fifth Avenue. And recently the shop’s old Main Street space was spiffed up and now offers sunglasses and costume jewelry for under $10 in a setting called Kate Alise Boutique. Let’s just say Cory Fisher and his new store sell art of…
By Janette Turner The good news is Main Street’s newly-exposed pipes are not in the way of strollers doing the Third Thursday Art Walk. Even better news is you can combine your art appreciation with a restaurant stop and double your bliss. To assist, here’s a peek at Art Walk events running Thursday from…
By Janette Turner The annual Edmonds Arts Studio Tour (EAST) running this weekend gives you the opportunity to see artists in their natural habitat surrounded by easels, paint tubes, and still-life settings. If this is your first time doing the drive-yourself tour, here is a head’s up: You will be impressed by the dedication of…
By Janette Turner This weekend we honor the winged animals that cross our skies each day. To celebrate those feathered friends, Puget Sound Birdfest is hosting a free kickoff event, “Owls of Washington,” with keynote speaker Paul Bannick in the Edmonds Library Plaza, Friday, 7-8 p.m. His book, “The Owl and the Woodpecker,” was one…
By Janette Turner Visitors to Edmonds businesses this Labor Day weekend are encouraged to look for something usually signifying danger: the skull-and-crossbones symbol. But this weekend the warning sign indicates holiday bargains and a chance for a pirate’s ransom during the Downtown Edmonds Sidewalk Sale & Treasure Hunt. Starting Friday, visit your favorite shop for…
By Janette Turner An Edmonds kind of town is one that appreciates the arts. That’s why we have the sun dial pictured above, the school of metal fish at the pier, and other pieces of public art around. You can thank your fellow citizens and leaders for recognizing the benefits of investing in art, which…
By Janette Turner Third Thursday Art Walk kicks off with the grand opening of Embellished, starting at 4 p.m. Food, wine, beer and soda are promised, along with a ribbon-cutting by Mayor Dave Earling at 4:30 p.m. Expect a crowd for this anticipated opening. To keep the party going, enjoy complimentary wine tasting, 5-8 p.m.,…
By Janette Turner You’ve probably seen the signs around town: ‘Welcome to the Taste of Edmonds’ – and on Friday the jam-packed event finally arrives. As always the big question is: What’s the best food? If you want to be in the know, stay tuned for our review of everything from Elephant Ears to kebobs….
By Janette Turner Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale….that is if you head this weekend to ‘An Epic Parody: Gilligan’s Island,’ produced by Phoenix Theatre and the Snohomish Theater Project. All of your favorite castaways, from Thurston Howell III to Mary Ann, will come to life in the Firdale Village venue on…
By Janette Turner One of the hottest Latin bands in the San Francisco Bay Area hits our bay town Sunday for a free concert at Edmonds City Park, 3 p.m. Latin Folk rhythms and Middle Eastern melodies played by David Correa and CASCADA will help get your Rumba on. As always, bring your own seating…
By Janette Turner Like summer, some things go by so quickly you have to pay attention, or miss the moment. ARTSplash is one of those events. Read on for that summertime highlight, along with Third Thursday Art Walk, an appearance by Scriber Lake teen writers, outdoor performances, and other notable events for the week ahead….
By Janette Turner This week, the concept of summer is no longer a hazy yearning. With the sun out, it’s time to match your best sandals to your socks and head to the park for some dancing. Read on for that Sunday event and other selected highlights this upcoming week in Edmonds. Edmonds Library: Sue…
By Janette Turner Some folks believe tuba season begins and ends with John Philips Sousa music on the Fourth. But folks in Edmonds get a second dose of oompah as the Duwamish Dixieland Jazz Band comes to Edmonds City Park on Sunday at 3 p.m. This free event kicks off the Edmonds Arts Commission’s “Summer…
