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The Admiral Theater has found a couple to participate in its “Mamma Mia!” themed wedding, and their story is particularly appropriate for the event.

Melodie Anderson, 64, and John Babcock, 60, have been dating, on and off, for the past 18…MORE

We love our microbrews. We love tasty bar food. There’s a one stop shop by the name of Jolly Roger Taproom.

Jolly Roger is the restaurant associated with Ballard’s Maritime Pacific Brewing Company, founded in 1990 by Ballard resident…MORE

In today’s economy it can be difficult to find quality entertainment with a tight budget, but this weekend the intriguing sounds of jazz act the Katie Voss Trio will be playing a free, all ages show at Easy Street Records.

The trio…MORE

I look out Through big windows Into a four a.m. sky,

Trash is kicked up in the wind And floats down like flailing butterflies. Monarchs, I think.

Though the trip, not as long Is as beautiful. Against the night sky,

Bruised by…MORE

In 2009, we're focusing on our values, starting with Hope.

The eight Safety Net core values are:

Hope Kindness Security Community Humor Power Learning Effectiveness

With major political shifts in our nation, polls say we're…MORE

Mayor Greg Nickels dedicated a public gathering space and overlook on Ballard’s last piece of undeveloped, wooded shoreline on June 7, 2008. The festive event included King County Councilmember Larry Phillips, Department of Neighborhoods…MORE

ArtsWest Theater in the Alaska Street Junction has announced productions for its 2009-2010 season.

Four of the six are Seattle premieres Sep. 9, 2009 to Oct. 3, 2009. “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Carol Roscoe

Widower and Fences played at the Tractor Tavern Saturday, Feb. 28.

The Ballard Sound is a slideshow showcasing an evening of music in Ballard and Fremont.

If you are out enjoying music in the Ballard area and would like to see your…MORE

Directed by David Frankel Rated PG (Two Stars)

“Marley & Me” is a Burma-Shave movie.

For those of us who weren’t around when Burma-Shave signs were the high point of any cross-country car trip, a little history is in order. Back…MORE

How did a little girl born in New Jersey end up as Jean Bullard on a ski slope at nearly 84 years of age? Easy. Her father never left her out of all the exciting things that sometimes only boys are allowed to engage in.

There wasn’t…MORE