One of the most dazzling events of the 2017-18 Performance Season is about to take place! For the past several weeks, Artfully Edmonds has given you glimpses of what is on the horizon for ECA 11th Annual Gala and Auction. Now it’s time to pull back the curtain and show readers exactly what organizers, volunteers…
Joe McIalwain
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: Celebrating a ‘CAFE!’ way of life
On Saturday, the second annual Creative Age Festival of Edmonds will take place at Edmonds Senior Center on the waterfront. “Live the CAFE lifestyle!” is the enthusiastic cheer of the visionary founders of this new undertaking that encourages a creative, active, fulfilled and engaged rest-of-your-life. Thousands of Edmonds residents already celebrate their post-career years…
Artfully Edmonds: Dancing, divas and dinner theatre make for an exciting week
The Phoenix Rises on Female of the Species Opening Night! Friday, April 14 8 p.m. The Phoenix Theater Opens “Female Of the Species” by Joanna Murray-Smith Director: Eric Lewis Pay-What-You-Can Dress Rehearsal Thursday, April 13 What to expect when the lights dim: Thirty years previous, author Margot Mason (played by comedienne Melanie Calderwood) wrote her…
Artfully Edmonds: Array of arts possibilities bloom with the arrival of spring
The City of Edmonds has the distinction of being home to a number of grande women of the arts, and after featuring watercolorist Alice Owen, jewelry designer Eva Ingraham, Tracy Felix and countless other women in this column over the past three years – we have the joy of now featuring the achievements of d’Elaine…
Artfully Edmonds: Achievements of local luminaries noted as fall calendar takes shape
This has been a week of accomplishment for two high-profile Edmonds arts notables: Joe McIalwain and Michael Miropolsky. We begin our arts and events column with news of their achievements and then move on to a calendar of very fun Edmonds-area events – for adults, teens and kids! – – – Joe McIalwain, Executive…
Artfully Edmonds: Strong programming choices lead ECA to string of full-house performances
Well, Halloween season is over. We’ve chased the spirits and specters back to the Memorial Cemetery; our two theatres have dimmed the footlights on their October offerings – but don’t think for a moment that makes things dull around Edmonds. “Artfully Edmonds” turns its attention to Edmonds’ main stage – the ECA – which continues…
Artfully Edmonds: Edmonds Center for Arts marks 5th anniversary and plans for bright future
By Ellen Chappelle One of Edmonds’ most beloved young entities is celebrating its fifth year of life this fall. In that short time, the Edmonds Center for the Arts has already become “the place to be” on weekend nights in Edmonds, according to Executive Director Joe McIalwain. “We wouldn’t be here without the support of…