Painting contest aims to celebrates the Edmonds Marsh

A local group known as the Edmonds Marsh Estuary Advocates (EMEA) has put out a call for artists to paint the Edmonds Marsh. “The group is excited about the possibility of returning the Edmonds Marsh to a true estuary open to Puget Sound, with the acquisition of the adjacent Chevron property,” said Laurie Sorensen, EMEA…

EWHS jazz jam at Romeo’s Pizza Kitchen June 1

Edmonds-Woodway High School’s monthly jazz jam sessions will resume at Romeo’s Pizza Kitchen in Edmonds starting Thursday June 1, 7-9 p.m. Romeo’s is located at 21110 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. See more details on upcoming music events on the EWHS Music Boosters website.    

Mountlake Terrace HS Jazz Quintet returns to Baguus Little Asia June 3

The Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Quintet is back at Baguus Little Asia restaurant from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. The jazz combo will perform a two-hour set with a mix of standards and contemporary jazz. Stop in for a few minutes or the entire set. Baguus Little Asia is located at 23511 56th…

Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck in Edmonds Thursday-Saturday

Scotty’s Food Truck is open Thursday through Saturday, 3:30-7:30 p.m. this week at the Calvary Church parking lot in Edmonds’ Five Corners neighborhood. Enjoy their famous Blackened Caesar Salmon salad or some crispy fish and chips. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615 Five Corners in Edmonds 8330 212th St. S.W. Thursday, Friday and Saturday…

Edmonds Jazz Connection photo gallery: combos and vocal groups

The annual Edmonds Jazz Connection brought musicians from local middle, high school and college jazz programs for performances at three downtown Edmonds venues Saturday. The event, sponsored by the Daybreakers Rotary Club, showcased big bands at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (see those photos here), small combos at the Edmonds Theater and vocalists at the…

Poet’s Corner: Masks in the Museum of Anthropology, Invasive, The Spring Cleaning

Here is the latest installment of Poet’s Corner, presented by the Edmonds-based EPIC Poetry Group. Masks in the Museum of Anthropology “Which mask is your favorite?” a father asks his young son and daughter, “The raven, the bear, or Bukwus, the wildman of the woods?” The children giggle. I want to scold them but keep silent….

Reminder: Edmonds Jazz Connection May 20

The Edmonds Jazz Connection, featuring middle school, high school and college student musicians from 12 area schools, returns for 2023 at three venues in Edmonds Saturday, May 20. In addition to raising funds to support an exceptional music education experience in Edmonds  School District schools, the Edmonds Jazz Connection  has been an annual spectator event,…

Sponsor spotlight: Enjoy a salmon burger special at Scotty’s Food Truck this week

This week’s special at Scotty’s Food Truck is a salmon burger. Enjoy fresh salmon patties with Cajun spices on a brioche bun with chipotle lime crema, sweet picked red onions, roma tomatoes and iceberg lettuce. Served with fries. Scotty’s is open Thursday through Saturday in Edmonds’ Five Corners neighborhood. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615Five…

Poet’s Corner: Curious About, Soul Songs, The Soul of Nature

Here is the latest installment of Poet’s Corner, presented by the Edmonds-based EPIC Poetry Group Curious About Curious about… George that rascally monkey in havoc mode played in and played out and around and about. Curiosity and that cat. “Nine” saving his life again, and again. I wonder how well cats and monkeys get along? A…

EPIC Group Writers names winners of annual writing contest

EPIC Group Writers just wrapped up its annual writing contest, choosing the top poems and prose pieces from a large group of submissions by adults and students (grades 8 through 12). The awards ceremony will be Wednesday, May 17, at 5 p.m., where first place, second  place and honorable mention recipients will be invited to read…

‘Journey of Salmon’ mural installed at Main Street Commons

The Journey of Salmon mural created by Tacoma-based artist Paige Pettibon was installed Thursday on the rooftop of the Main Street Commons project now under construction at 6th and Main. The mural, which uses the traditional colors of many Coast Salish tribes, represents the overcoming of obstacles. The single big wave symbolizes the waterways that served as the original traveling…

Mountlake Terrace HS Jazz Combo performing May 6

The Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Combo is performing at Baguus Little Asia Restaurant in Mountlake Terrace on Saturday, May 6. The combo will perform a two-hour set with a mix of standards and contemporary jazz. Stop in for a few minutes or the entire set. The performance will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Baguus Little Asia…

Ginger Sesame Shrimp Salad this week’s special at Scotty’s Food Truck

Just in time for warmer weather, Scotty’s Food Truck is offering a special menu item Thursday through Saturday this week: a Ginger Sesame Shrimp Salad. It features crisp romaine with cabbage, red peppers, snow peas, carrots, green onions and wontons with sweet ginger dressing and roasted sesame seeds. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615…

Poet’s Corner: Brainstorms, Eating Gummies at 80, Space Dust

Here is the latest installment of Poet’s Corner, presented by the Edmonds-based EPIC Poetry Group. Brainstorms I allow myself brainstorms nowadays Welcome them even Go so far as to scribble them down Not sure why but I enjoy haywire thinking My unsteady hieroglyphics Whether unique left-hand printing Or prehistoric cursive scrawl Unmistakably me The ol’ noggin…

Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck in Edmonds Thursday-Saturday

Scotty’s Food Truck is open Thursday through Saturday, 3:30-7:30 p.m. this week at the Calvary Church parking lot in Edmonds’ Five Corners neighborhood. Enjoy a hot bowl of creamy clam chowder, some crispy fish and chips or their famous Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615 Five Corners in Edmonds 8330…

Artists invited to submit entries for Puget Sound Bird Fest poster contest

Puget Sound area artists are invited to submit original artwork representative of Puget Sound bird life to be used on the 2023 Puget Sound Bird Fest poster for promotion of the event taking place Sept. 9-10 in Edmonds. A $350 prize sponsored by Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation will be awarded to the winner. This year’s…

MTHS Jazz Combo performing at Baguus Little Asia April 15

The Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Combo is performing at Baguus Little Asia Restaurant in Mountlake Terrace from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15. The jazz combo will play a two-hour set with a mix of standards and contemporary jazz. Arrive early for a good seat. Baguus Little Asia is located at 23511 56th Ave. W….

Edmonds Dining — Niles Peacock Kitchen & Bar

The Edmonds restaurant scene now rivals downtown Seattle and nearby neighborhoods. In this second episode of our Edmonds Dining video series, we feature Niles Peacock Kitchen & Bar. If your restaurant is interested in being profiled as part of this series, email Peter Harvey of Reefcombers Studio at peter@reefcombers.com.

Sponsor spotlight: Scratch Distillery releases its 4th whiskey product 

Cask Strength Edmonds Own Whiskey is our single-barrel straight whiskey made from a beautiful, old-world grain mash bill of 45% Spelt, 23% Millet, 23% White Winter Wheat, 9% Malted Barley. This unique blend of grains is sourced from nearby Skagit Valley. After mash, fermentation and distillation, this whiskey has been aged in new American oak for four years….

Sponsors sought for 2023 Edmonds Arts Festival

On Father’s Day weekend, tens of thousands of art lovers descend upon Edmonds for the annual Edmonds Arts Festival. The free festival offers live entertainment, juried gallery art, artist booths, student art display, Festival store, food booths, hands-on children’s art activity area, and local art and entertainment on the Edmonds Plaza. Over 200 artists present…