“Aging Your Way: Conversations for Community Change” a new initiative sponsored by Senior Services, held its third seminar in a series of 10 at Fauntleroy Church Sept. 23 where Baby Boomers, including community leaders, were asked how they want…MORE
Features
ArtsWest Brings the Raucous and Campy Evil Dead: The Musical to West Seattle Oct. 20
Sun, 09/26/10
By Mary Beth Dagg
The tickets are already flying out of the Box Office at ArtsWest. The big question? Will you sit in the Splatter Zone or not?
I was invited to a rehearsal for ArtsWest upcoming production of Evil Dead: The Musical…MORE
Dish on Design: Let's update...With paint!
Sun, 09/26/10
By Stacey Riley
What's the easiest way to update your home? Paint, always paint! Nothing updates a room more easily, economically or more thoroughly than a fresh coat of paint. Dog and kid paws make walls dirty over time, so refresh…MORE
Georgie Bright Kunkel to perform at Admiral Theater Oct. 3
Fri, 09/24/10
At 90 years young, West Seattle Herald columnist and entertainer, Georgie Bright Kunkel will show her stuff on the Admiral Theater stage Sunday, Oct. 3 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10. She was invited by theater producer, Dinah Brein-McClellan. The…MORE
U.S. Civil War Beyond the Battles course expands at SSCC Continuing Ed.
Fri, 09/24/10
“The American Civil War - Beyond the Battles” returns this fall quarter to South Seattle Community College’s Continuing Education Curriculum.
In an expanded, eight-session version of last year’s course, classes will be held over an eight-…MORE
Lifetime Ballardite makes history with new book
Thu, 09/23/10
Lifetime Ballard resident Allan Wenzel has always been interested in history, so when the old-timers near his family's summer home on Lake Cavanaugh would tell him stories about the history of the lake and nearby Alpine Village, Wenzel would…MORE
Pet of the Week: Indiana Jones herds children
Wed, 09/22/10
There's no hat, whip, or leather jacket but West Seattle's Indiana Jones is special just the same. This one happens to be an Australian Shepherd owned by Amie and Jason Henson. He got the name because, "We liked the name and liked the series,"…MORE
'Reefer Madness' lights up at Burien Little Theatre
Tue, 09/21/10
As Burien Little Theatre turns 30, it's time to warn the kids about the dangers of dope with the comic cautionary musical "Reefer Madness," opening Sept. 24.
Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, the opening show of Burien…MORE
Nordic Museum looks to Finland during centennial of women voting
Tue, 09/21/10
By Anne-Marije Rook
As Washington celebrates the 100th anniversary of women voting in the state, the Nordic Heritage Museum exhibits a similar story from abroad.
A new exhibit, “100 Years of Women’s Voices and Action in Finland,” is…MORE
At Large in Ballard: The other Earl (and Obama, too)
Mon, 09/20/10
Those of you who have been reading my column for awhile know that every year I return to the summer cottage on Martha’s Vineyard that has been in the family since 1962. I try to write a few columns ahead of time while still breathing Ballard air…MORE