Ballardite Eric Nielsen will see a composer's dream come true next month when one of his compositions is performed in Benaroya Hall by a 40-piece orchestral ensemble made up of some of Seattle’s most talented musicians.
"The dream has…MORE
Features
At age 96 the DeGabriele twins are sharp, funny and wonderful
Sat, 02/25/12
Al and Ray DeGabriele may not be the oldest twins in the world (that distinction belongs to two Scottish sisters who are 102) but at age 96 they are easily the oldest twins in West Seattle. They celebrated their birthday together on Feb. 24 with…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Car meet dominates Don Armeni Park
Sat, 02/25/12
If you drove around Alki on Saturday Feb. 25 you might have thought you were seeing tryouts for the next edition of the Fast and Furious movies as dozens of customized cars, many of them Japanese came to Don Armeni Park. With hoods raised,…MORE
Dispatch from the past: Letter from World War II soldier found in an antique desk
Sat, 02/25/12
When Westwood resident Jeanne Read bought an antique desk from an Arbor Heights garage sale she figured it was treasure enough and a bargain at $20. Once she got it home and started taking a closer look she was surprised to see three small…MORE
The Riding Reporter: An evening with bike polo guru Matt Messenger
Thu, 02/23/12
Interviewee: Matt Messenger Occupation: Carpenter/remodeler/father/event coordinator/bike polo player Riding style: Skilled. Plays bike polo His ride:A polo bike assembled from a K2 Energy Cross bike, BB5's dual brakes, short riser bars, time…MORE
Jerry's View: Epicure had a long history
Wed, 02/22/12
It must have 30 coats of paint.
It has changed doors and windows too many times to count. It was the former Game Collective, a medical marijuana outlet until November of last year.
In looking back, it was also a Chinese late night…MORE
At Large in Ballard: The answer is always yes
Wed, 02/22/12
In Africa villagers sometimes pull up silver or gemstones when drawing water from the river. I had the same feeling of unexpectedly finding something precious when I went to the third floor of the Ballard Building to ask Jamie Jockwig about a…MORE
Ballard Big Picture: Cake and Coffee for Norwegian King Harald’s 75th Birthday
Wed, 02/22/12
By Shane Harms
Last night’s visiting lecture series held at the Swedish hospital in Ballard was sweetened with cake and coffee in honor of the Norwegian King Harald V’s 75th birthday.
The visiting lecture series, presented by the…MORE
Pet of the Week: Portia is a mischievous thief
Tue, 02/21/12
Portia, a Portugese Water Dog (just like the President's dog,, lives with Marcie Kindinger and her husband Jerry and is six years old.
The Kindingers got Portia in Abbotsford B.C.
"We have some friends who have two dogs from her…MORE
Early Notice: Ciscoe Morris is coming to Village Green Perennial Nursery April 15
Tue, 02/21/12
Well known northwest garden expert Ciscoe Morris will be making a personal appearance Sunday, April 15, at Village Green Perennial Nursery 10223 26th Ave s.w. from 1:00pm until 2:00pm.
New Hours: Weds/Thurs/Fri. 11-6, Sat/Sun 10-4:30…MORE
