What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about planning a winter meal? Limited vegetable selections? Hot soup? Hearty stews? Creamy, cheesy comfort food? Or, all of the above? This time of year, we crave meals that warm us up on…MORE
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Booze, Balls and Bingo fundraiser returns to Feedback Lounge Feb. 9
Fri, 01/17/14
Another Booze Balls and Bingo fundraiser bingo night is coming to the Feedback Lounge Feb. 9
The production stars Tru St. James and DJ Tony B, co-hosted by Donnatella Howe, former Miss Gay Seattle. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.…MORE
Private Eyes comedy will debut at Youngstown Cultural Arts Feb. 14
Thu, 01/16/14
Twelfth Night Productions is presenting Private Eyes by Steven Deitz which they describe as "a comedy of suspicion and intrigue, where nothing is ever quite what it seems. Is Lisa having a torrid affair with Adrian, her British theatre director?…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Moment in old Ballard
Wed, 01/15/14
By Peggy Sturdivant
A longtime friend told me last summer to stop trying to keep up with my twenty-two year-old daughter. Is it because Emily seems so serious in my company that I have to play teenager? Or am I trying to prove that I am…MORE
Take Two #109: Reel vs. Real
Wed, 01/15/14
By Kyra-lin Hom
By age 12, we all know Hollywood is fake. We’ve learned about wires, prosthetics, and special effects. If you’re like me, you’ve converted hours of behind the scenes footage into hours of messing about with friends and a…MORE
What was Beatlemania like from the inside? Documentary tells the story
Wed, 01/15/14
From 1961 to 1972 Freda Kelly had a job that millions of girls dreamt about. She was the personal secretary for the Beatles. From the days before they became the biggest band in the world to their acrimonious break up she was on the inside and…MORE
POEM: But on the Eighth Day He Created the Twelfth Man
Wed, 01/15/14
By Carol Smith
I drive to work five days a week Show up on time, promotions seek Help kids with homework, settle fights Read bedtime stories, turn off lights
I watch my temper, walk the dog Eat healthy so my veins won’t clog Wear…MORE
Jerry's View: Is there a dog heaven?
Mon, 01/13/14
Mack, my beautiful Border Collie was actually my second dog. I had "Boots" a mutt of mixed breed who we lost in a horrific traffic accident near Astoria, Oregon in 1927. Dad's car was cut in half by a wayward driver, in the rain. Boots was…MORE
Ballard author has hope that heals
Fri, 01/10/14
By Christy Wolyniak
Ballard author, Ingrid Ricks, has been an unstoppable force since the release of her memoir, Hippie Boy - a coming-of-age story of a girl grappling with abuse, crippling poverty, love, and religious misuse.
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Take Two # 108: In the Details, Or is it?
Wed, 01/08/14
By Kyra-lin Hom
Pardon me, as this week I’m slipping on my film junkie jacket. With a background in screenwriting and film studies and so many tasty blockbusters to choose from recently, I simply can’t help myself. Plus it certainly doesn’…MORE