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By Pat Cashman

Every time Star Trek fans hear those famous words spoken by Captain Kirk: “…to boldly go where no man has gone before…”---they get as giddy as mosquitoes in a nudist colony.

But if my college English teacher…MORE

Blues. Jazz. Rock. Folk. These styles of music and most others all share a common resonance: bass.

The bass has taken many appearances – from the Wash Tub Bass (American) to the "Babatoni" (South Africa) – through history, but one form…MORE

By Pat Cashman

Labor Day weekend is set up to honor the working people of this country. So far there is no national holiday honoring the shiftless do-nothings.

But for the occasionally shiftless do-nothing who writes this…MORE

By Amanda Knox

ArtsWest Theatre’s 2015-2016 season bears a loaded title: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Success. It promises to confront a theme with which all Americans are familiar but appreciate across a full spectrum of…MORE

By Chef Jeremy McLachlan

Summer is deflating and we are entering the months where you can break out that frayed sweater you love. This month I want to introduce you to a great flavored local fish that is overlooked in a lot of fish markets…MORE

by Kathryn Kingen

Oregon rocks, oh, yes it does. The Oregon State has spawned some seriously famous rock music talent over the years, such as the Kingsmen, whom the University of Washington owes for its fight song "Louie Louie." (Isn't it…MORE

In light of the recent fires in eastern Washington, Village Concepts’ retirement and assisted living communities throughout Washington state are coming together to show their support for the cause through their Village Concepts Cares program. To…MORE

Four talented printmakers—Betsy Best, Sam Hamrick, Theresa Neinas and Chris Rollins will display their work Sept. 2 thought Oct. 3 at the Gallery, 826 S.W. 152nd St. in Olde Burien.

Come meet the artists on Friday, Sept. 4 at the Opening…MORE

By Peggy Sturdivant

I met Penelope on what was to be her due date but was instead her three-week birthday. I met her because of a piano, but that’s the end of the story, not the beginning.

For me it began by renting a piano for a…MORE

By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

The wonderful thing about camp cooking is that food simply tastes better outdoors. It’s true! After a long day of paddling around the San Juan Islands, there’s nothing like the taste of a hot, hearty meal cooked…MORE