by Christina Hahs As you might already know, there are an abundance of apple and pear trees here in West Seattle, each of which produce more fresh fruit than any one household could possibly consume. Yet, every fall, most of that fruit falls to…MORE
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Lifelong West Seattle resident Arlene "Mama" LaCamera Berg still feisty at 90
Thu, 05/05/11
West Seattle born Arlene LaCamera Berg turned 90 March 30, and celebrated with loved ones, most referring to her as "Mama", at the Wet Seattle Golf Course Sunday, May 1. Some might say she is feisty as ever, others would swear she is feistier…MORE
Neighborhood Gems: Ryan Henry Ward
Thu, 05/05/11
Artist Ryan Henry Ward, better known as Henry, has only been in Seattle for three years and already he has adorned the city with 116 murals. The first 26 of which he did for free.
His most recent murals were painted last month on the Axis…MORE
Parfait Ice Cream truck comes to West Seattle
Thu, 05/05/11
Parfait Ice Cream will be joining Marination Mobile on Saturdays from 11am to 2pm in the parking lot of Han's VW at 6302 35th Avenue s.w. starting this Saturday, May 7.
Chef/owner Adria Shimada will be selling her amazing small-batch,…MORE
HONK! Fest to take over Seattle streets
Thu, 05/05/11
HONK! Fest West returns to Seattle for its fourth year on May 13th through 15th.
Hundreds of musicians from across the western US and Canada will be taking over the streets of Seattle during this free, three-day, community-supported music…MORE
Cinco de Mayo in and around Ballard
Thu, 05/05/11
By Samantha Getz, Intern
Looking for a place to celebrate all things mexican for Cinco de Mayo tonight? Here's what's going on in and around Ballard:
Take your tequila by the horns at The Matador
The Matador isn't just a…MORE
Pet of the week: Murray is a shy Shelty
Wed, 05/04/11
Devon Konikow got her dog Murray, a pure bred Shelty from a breeder in Eugene, Oregon. He's 2 years old.
Shelties are "sheepherding dogs," Konikow said. "We got him because he's very calm and a good pet and because he's a good size." That'…MORE
Twelfth Night Productions Opens Auditions for Oliver!
Tue, 05/03/11
Twelfth Night Productions is looking for children to join the cast of their upcoming production, Oliver! Based on Charles Dickens' classic novel Oliver Twist, Oliver! is the musical version of the story of a young orphan boy who leaves the harsh…MORE
Twelve-year-old bassist from Ballard to release indie record
Tue, 05/03/11
At 12 years old, Kaye Gill has more “music cred” than most musicians twice her age. In the three years since she started to play bass, Gill has played on just about every stage in Seattle including The Crocodile, Chop Suey, The Showbox, The…MORE
Reality Mom: Getting help
Tue, 05/03/11
My son was a happy baby, but he wasn’t an easy baby. In utero, he used to move his body towards my midwife’s hands during every exam. “You’ve got a snuggler in there,” she’d say and I’d beam with pride. Out of the womb he proved my midwife right…MORE