Artfully Edmonds finds the news that Edmonds Driftwood Players is producing Steven Dietz’ Dracula absolutely exhilarating after traveling through the region once known as Transylvania five years ago. Living in a town that celebrates fall and Halloween to the extent that Edmonds does, readers might easily guess what will eclipse our arts and events news…
Thursday evening’s Art Walk Edmonds will allow art gallery enthusiasts an opportunity to experience that soft chill in the air that foretells so many exciting autumn traditions and art events that Edmonds residents look forward to. Over the coming months there will be galas, the recognition of one more year being added to the legacies…
News of dazzling performances and vibrant music, with dramatic colors and staging, continues to pour in from the Edmonds arts scene this week – and beyond. As unbelievable as it might seem, summer is almost over, and 2017-18 performing arts calendars and gala invitations are already being sent to My Edmonds News for publication….
This week’s Artfully Edmonds’ theme is “summer fun” – whether it’s experiencing the joys of children’s theatre, the happiness derived from being among those gathered outdoors in Edmonds’ plazas and parks for music, participating in a seashore sand sculpting contest, or the thrill of learning something new – like ballroom dancing. As is our tradition…
Friday, April 28 8 p.m. Curtain Plays through May 14 The Drowsy Chaperone The Driftwood Players Directed by Paul Macs Music direction by Mark Press Next Friday, the Driftwood Players troupe (The Players) opens yet another musical theatre large-cast extravaganza. Directed by Paul Macs, with music direction by Mark Press, The Drowsy Chaperone follows the very…
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…
Foreground, background: These two complementary forces bring art into being. Whether it’s the artist, complemented by the gallery owner; the singer, complemented by a studio; or an actor, supported by their director; volunteers of museums, playhouses and arts festivals, no foreground artist can reach star power success without curators, teachers, mentors, directors and volunteers. This…
Potpourri best describes this week’s arts posts. Wonderful events and exciting happenings that — when mixed together — create the colorful, vibrant arts environment that draws visitors and residents to Edmonds’ high-caliber venues. The continuing news of the gala season, a spate of Halloween events and the launch of ECA’s new Saturday Matinee Series are…
This is a thrilling Edmonds-Kind-Of Writer’s week for Artfully Edmonds as the Write On The Sound (WOTS) conference commences on Friday, Sept. 30. Presented by City of Edmonds Arts Commission, assisted by a legion of volunteers, in collaboration with the Edmonds Library, and with the involvement by community-notables, this prestigious event showcases the very best that Edmonds…
This week Artfully Edmonds offers its congratulations to the venerable stage troupe, Driftwood Players (The Players), which begins a fantastic 58th season this Friday. Think about that for a moment – an Edmonds arts icon that was established in 1958. Dwight Eisenhower was President; at 14-year-old Bobby Fischer had won the United States Chess Championship;…
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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…
It’s hard to believe that we are actually in the last month of summer; but it’s true. Soon Edmonds residents will be greeting each other with, “Is it September already?” And with it, September brings sensational performances: galas and gallery openings, taffeta and toasts. This edition of Artfully Edmonds includes the galas and opening nights…
Edmonds is fortunate to have in our midst theatre companies that engage and encourage young people’s interested in theatre arts – even through the summer. Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace theatre groups committed to year-round programs include Driftwood Players, with Teen Troupe; Ballyhoo Theatre and students from Meadowdale High School; Edmonds-Woodway High School, and Edmonds Heights…
Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation (EAFF) board member Darlene McLellan tells Artfully Edmonds, “The EAFF is pleased to showcase the work of local artist Alice Owen at the Frances Anderson Center from Monday, Aug. 1 through Sept. 14.” Meet the Artist The EAFF has scheduled a “Meet the Artist” opportunity with Alice for the upcoming Art…
“Try something new,” is the Artfully Edmonds mantra this week, and we mean that literally. Try something new. For all of the entertainment, arts and activities available to Edmonds-area residents, there is no better time than during this spectacular summer to push away from the screen – be it the computer screen or the television…
The Great ARTSpot Paint-Over Challenge ARTSpot Arts & Crafts Store 408 Main St. Local artist and Edmonds businesswoman, Tracy Felix met with Artfully Edmonds last week for an exclusive My Edmonds News interview to discuss her newest challenge to (and for!) the art community. Co-owner of ARTSpot Arts & Crafts Supply, Tracy has dubbed her…
Edmonds business owners Mary Olsen and Tracy Felix announced this week the purchase of the property at 202 Main St. to be used as the location of their recently formed foundation, Art Start Northwest. Mar-Vel Marble has occupied the corner of 2nd Avenue and Main Street for the past 30 years, according to Alisa Meyer,…
