Weird music by incredibly creative people, start your engines! Welcome to the 31st Seattle Improvised Music Festival, taking place on Feb. 4, 5, and 6. As usual, three visiting artists will join an array of local musicians; but with a couple of exceptions, the local improvisers will play multiple times during the weekend. There are […]
As rich as the heritage of Clark College itself, the Clark College Jazz Festival has been host to one of the largest jazz festivals in Southwest Washington for over 50 years! Held in Gaiser Hall on the Clark College campus Jan. 26-28, the festival attracts over 60 middle and high school instrumental jazz ensembles for […]
Sameera Sullivan has a unique background that has led her to the professional matchmaking industry. After working in the recruitment industry for two years, Sameera founded Lasting Connections in 2012. As CEO and Founder, Sameera dedicates herself towards finding the perfect fit for the job, or in this case, perfect matches for her single clients. […]
Everyone is invited to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center on Jan. 16 with doors opening at 10 a.m. and the event beginning at 11 a.m. The event will feature keynote speaker Harold Moss, Tacoma’s first African American Council Member and Mayor. Mr. Moss has been active in the […]
The Florence Winter Music Festival, Jan. 14-15, promises to rock your January. One of the headliners includes Cabin Fever Northwest, described by The Alternate Root.com as “Imagine Simon and Garfunkel singing with the Carter Family’s devotion.” Also look Ian McFeron’s music and songwriting, which have drawn comparisons to John Lennon, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, David Gray, and […]
Instead of getting all glum because the holidays are over, pack up the gang and head to Seattle Children’s Theatre production of “Stelluna.” Adapted from the book by Janell Cannon, the show runs through Jan. 15, 2017. Here is the story line: When a baby fruit bat, Stellaluna, is separated from Mother Bat in the […]
In 1988, before the Pacific Northwest became home to the coffeehouse boom, Larry and Cherie Challain opened the first Dancing Goats Coffee Bar in Olympia, Washington. A passion for serving great coffee grew into a passion for roasting the world’s finest coffees as they went on to develop Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters, one of […]
It’s great to hear of an all, new musical that the whole family will enjoy. Finding Neverland, which runs Jan. 10-15 at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, sounds like just such a show. Here is what critics are saying about the winner of Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical! This breathtaking smash “captures the […]
As expected, the holidays have drained your wallet dry. But if you are in need of some budget entertainment, remember that the Portland Art Museum can come to your rescue. It offers free museum admission on the first Thursday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. The Museum also offers free admission and special family […]
Leave it to the Seattle International Film Fest folks (SIFF) to bring us something olfactory for the festive season. Check the calendar, but it will feature Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory a la Smell-O-Vision through the new year : November 25, 2016 – January 2, 2017 The folks at SIFF invite all to enjoy. […]
