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:…
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….
Edmonds Kind of Play: Spray parks opening soon, plus $2 movies and artsy camps
Last weekend, my oldest and I took a trip to an out-of-state college for a tour of the campus and the department he is currently considering. It is wild that you can drive somewhere afraid your baby might not try something and then drive home trying to wrap your head around the fact that they…
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…
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,…
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….
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…
Edmonds Booktalk: May happenings
Mother’s Day is May 14 this year – we have many lovely cards to choose from and we would be very happy to help you select a book for any [and all!] mothers or moms or mother-adjacent humans in your life! We also offer complimentary gift wrapping [and we are totally fine if you claim…
Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck special this week — Dungeness Crab and Shrimp Caesar Salad
Scotty’s Food Truck is offering a special menu item Thursday through Saturday: Fresh Dungeness Crab and Shrimp Caesar Salad. Enjoy fresh crab and wild Atlantic shrimp on a crisp Caesar salad with shaved Parmesan cheese, toasted croutons and Scotty’s special Caesar dressing. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615 Five Corners in Edmonds 8330 212th…
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…
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…
Edmonds Kind of Play: Comic Book Day, fitness expo and a high school job fair
This week brought Star Wars Day, May the 4th, as a play on “May the force be with you.” We like to celebrate by bringing out some Star Wars-themed items to display next to our year-round Star Wars items including Baby Yoda, who sits with our indoor cactuses ,and our original Yoda, who was designed…
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…
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…
Sponsor spotlight: Scotty’s Food Truck serving Fresh Pacific Oysters as this week’s special
Scotty’s Food Truck is offering a special menu item Thursday through Saturday this week: Fresh Pacific Oysters. lightly panko breaded and served with fries and spicy coleslaw. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615 Five Corners in Edmonds 8330 212th St. S.W. Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Edmonds Kind of Play: Immerse your kids in the arts with Summer Music School, Edmonds Arts Festival and Community Art Day
Summer Music School (SMS) is on for summer 2023! I am always excited to talk about SMS. It is such an incredible program at a lower- than-average cost and an incredible local resource (though you don’t need to be an Edmonds School District student to attend.) From June 28 through July 14, campers will attend…
Violinist Michael Lim to be soloist for Cascade Symphony’s season finale event May 1
Noted violinist Michael Jinsoo Lim will perform as the featured soloist with the Cascade Symphony Orchestra for its Sibelius Violin Concerto, under the direction of maestro Michael Miropolsky, on Monday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N. The event will be the orchestra’s final concert of the…
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…
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…
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…