It was not until Chris Holm was tapped to take part in the Rosie the Riveter group in West Seattle that she began to share her stories of working at Puget Sound Sheet Metal during WWII. Looking nothing like the muscular riveter that Norman…MORE
Features
Tukwila's Foster Rock shows school's pride
Mon, 07/12/10
For up to 70 years, the students of Tukwila have shown their pride on the "Rock."
This local fixture is layered in paint and memories. With class years, student names, proclamations of love, and dedications to those who have been lost,…MORE
Diversions
Mon, 07/12/10
Art
Evergreen Fine Art Gallery-Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 17700 1st Ave. S., Normandy Park.
Loren Gallery-1,200 sq.-ft. unique art gallery. Next to Marina Inn Hotel. 22300 7th Ave S., Suite B, Des Moines. Local artist will…MORE
New Beginnings for Youth Musical Theatre
Mon, 07/12/10
After many years of working with The City of Federal Way at the Knutzen Family Theatre, Holly Rose has created her own musical theatre group at a new venue. With the support and aid of many community members and groups, Rosebud Children’s Theatre…MORE
At Large in Ballard: A Sunset Hill ever after
Mon, 07/12/10
This column is about something too beautiful not to share. It’s about the convergence of community, weather, lifetimes and Sunset Hill Park. It just happens to be the story of my recent wedding.
Wooed over from the Maple Leaf neighborhood…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Saturday night at Summer Fest
Sat, 07/10/10
As the sun set on the West Seattle Junction Saturday, July 10, people made their last minute purchases, enjoyed the warm air, and gathered to listen to the music.
At the north stage, Neil Diamond tribute band Cherry Cherry entertained a…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Fun, sun and lutefisk at SeafoodFest 2010
Sat, 07/10/10
Ballard SeafoodFest 2010 kicked off July 10 with sun, crowds and not just a little lutefisk.
Stan Boreson, accordion player and humorist, opened the day with some Ballard-style jokes – "A Swede asks a Norwegian how many chickens he has in…MORE
Remarkable actresses keep 'Letters to Juliet' from being forgettable
Sat, 07/10/10
If you’d like to see screenwriters do some serious mental gymnastics just to get a pair of lovers to meet cute, then “Letters to Juliet” may be worth a look.
Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is an aspiring writer and a girl in love. But wait, her…MORE
You Are What You Eat: We all scream for ice cream
Sat, 07/10/10
I love the saying "everything old is new again,” and I think it really applies to food. I am constantly amazed when food magazines showcase recipes or techniques that my grandmother taught me years ago.
If you check, many of these new…MORE
Duo reconnects with Scandinavian heritage through music
Fri, 07/09/10
For Lori Ann Reinhall and Jim Nelson, Scandinavian culture is an integral part of who they are. Despite growing up thousands of miles away from each other, these grandchildren of Scandinavian immigrants share a love of that culture's music that…MORE
