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The Chief Sealth International High School's Honor Choir has been invited to New York City to sing at the historic Carnegie Hall this spring. They will be part of an ensemble performing John Rutter's Gloria and Claudio Monteverdi's Gloria on…MORE

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Rain may leave a mess behind. Sometimes it also leaves time to reflect.

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Paddington is the pride of Robin Dalton who along with David Dorn take the 1 year old Labradoodle for walks in the neighborhood or in Lincoln Park. Dalton got Paddy from Seattle Labradoodle, a breed that is a combination of Labrador and a…MORE

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December 13th is the official date Lucia Day or Luciatåg but there will be Lucia Day celebrations all weekend. Lucia Day is a Scandinavian celebration of light symbolized by a young woman dressed in…MORE

Des Moines resident Ava Cobb, 12, stands next to one of the colorful giant nutcrackers on the deck of Salty's at Redondo Restaurant. Ava dances the lead role, Clara, in the Evergreen City Ballet production of "The Nutcracker" in Renton.

A hot beverage on a cold night is enjoyed during Des Moines. Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The tree is located at Big Catch Plaza.

Technically, winter is still more than a week away but it feels like it settled in a while ago.  I’ve turned on the heat, the lights are on longer, and the only energy I’m conserving is my own – in part because I hate to be cold and the lack of…MORE

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas:

1. For those 21 and up who enjoyed our Winter Beer Guide, I recommend checking out Hale’s Ales tonight or Saturday, Dec 11th, for the 2010 Winter Beer Festival. The Winter…MORE

Kristine Leander wears many hats. She’s the cultural director for the Swedish Cultural Center, a board member of the Nordic Heritage Museum and the president of the Leif Erikson International Foundation. She’s also an author, a mother of three,…MORE

7th Annual “Admiral Sings Christmas 2010” Admiral Congregational United Church of Christ 4320 S.W. Hill St. 206-932-2928 Sunday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m & 7 p.m. Keith Terhune’s delightful concert style sing-a-long of favorite Christmas songs, carols…MORE