Cascade Symphony Orchestra thanks its Business Alliance members

Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CS0) thanked its Business Alliance members Sunday evening in a reception at Edmonds Center for the Arts, which included an invitation to the dress rehearsal of the Monday, May 8 performance of “Pictures at an Exhibition.” (Photos by Barry Ehrlich)

Artfully Edmonds: The sounds of music overtake Edmonds

Shakespeare penned its reference into his verses, and what opera does not refer to it directly? Orchestras are formed, the bands play, and occasionally it — itself — is the main character of novels – such as Mitch Albom’s, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. And Edmonds abounds in it. Music! Music takes the lead…

Cascade Symphony Orchestra Gala draws near

Cascade Symphony Orchestra Sunday, Oct. 9 5:30 p.m. Friends of Cascade Symphony Orchestra are celebrating Cascade’s 55th season of making music by holding an Emerald Jubilee Gala Dinner and Auction on Sunday, Oct. 9. To be held at Holy Rosary Church Parish Center, 630 7th Ave. N. in the upstairs Hall (which features a stunning…

Cascade Symphony Orchestra announces 2016-17 repertoire

Cascade Symphony has announced its 2016-17 season, and reminds audience members that Early Bird season ticket prices will be in effect through Wednesday, June 1. Full orchestra concert dates for the season are Oct. 24, 2016, Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, 2016, January 9, 2017, March 13, 2017, and May 8, 2017. In addition, CSO…

Cascade Symphony Orchestra awards 2016 scholarships

At Cascade Symphony’s May 9, 2016 concert, held at Edmonds Center for the Arts, Music Director Michael Miropolsky presented scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to each of the following high school seniors:   Emily Lee – Flute – from the Mukilteo School District.  Next fall, she will  attend the New England Conservatory in Boston, majoring in…

Artfully Edmonds: Arts venues benefit from generosity as show calendars heat up

Many Thanks is our theme for this week’s column as “GiveBig 2016” concludes for our arts affiliates. “GiveBig” campaigns across the nation raise money for non-profits and in the Puget Sound area are supported by GiveBig.Seattle Foundation. We’re leading Artfully Edmonds with one of Edmonds’ mainstay arts organizations whose business patrons give big – the…

Cascade Symphony Orchestra celebrates Business Alliance members

Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) celebrated the success of its Business Alliance initiative on Sunday with a reception held at Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA). At the event, organized by co-chairs of the CSO Development Committee Jo and Bruce Caldwell, the Cascade Symphony Orchestra Business Alliance Charter Member Plaque was unveiled. Those in attendance at…

Artfully Edmonds: On endings and exciting beginnings — for all ages

  Endings, winnings and change can have great results if this week’s roster of Edmonds’ performance and gallery events are any indication. The Phoenix Theatre has ended its over-the-top successful run of “Betsy’s New Car,” which exhibited just how much “chops” the starring diva, Christine Mosere, brought from New York to the Northwest. The Edmonds…

Artfully Edmonds: Driftwood opens new production as Edmonds remains ‘arts busy’

Thursday, Feb. 18 7:30 p.m. Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO) at     ECA     410 4th Ave. N. The long-awaited Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra returns Thursday, bringing with them, from the East Coast, the very snazzy Terell Stafford. What fame Stafford has enjoyed! Michael Brockman, SRJO’s Co-Artistic Director, wants to share with My…

Artfully Edmonds: Vibrant and colorful event calendar contrasts winter’s landscape

Edmonds’ event planners have launched the New Year with a vibrantly colorful array of offerings to contrast the days of winter weather that stretch before us. Let’s not disappoint them by staying home! There’s something for everyone as we peruse what is happening this month on Edmonds’ stages. Grab your coat, a bright neck scarf,…

Cascade Symphony Orchestra to present Holiday Pops Concert this weekend

Two Performances! Sell Out Alert!  Holiday Pops Cascade Symphony Orchestra Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) Sunday, Dec. 13 Tickets Here Monday, Dec. 14 Tickets Here For the first time, the venerable Cascade Symphony Orchestra will present two “Holiday Pops” concerts during the holiday season – both this coming weekend! Renowned euphonium player Adam Frey is featured on each…

Join Cascade Symphony for 50th Jubilee Dinner Oct. 2

The Cascade Symphony is celebrating 50 years of bringing beautiful music to the Edmonds community with a Golden Jubilee Gala Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N., at 5:30 p.m. The evening will include a gourmet dinner, complimentary wine and beer, silent auction, and musical entertainment. Bring a…

Artfully Edmonds: Cascade Symphony celebrates 50th anniversary season

Editor’s note: This story was written before Rick Steves’ Thursday announcement that he was donating $1 million to the Edmonds Center for the Arts and the Cascade Symphony Orchestra. By Ellen Chappelle For close to five decades, Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has entertained Edmonds with five annual subscription concerts, a children’s concert and a chamber…

Early bird prices through June 15 for Cascade Symphony season tickets

The Edmonds-based Cascade Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2010-11 season, and is offering an early bird discount on season tickets through June 15. Order by that date and you’ll save 10 percent. For example, early bird prices are $90 general admission and $72 students/seniors (compared with $100/$80 after June 15). Included in the season are…