Students from the Ballard High School Video Production Program won multiple awards and honors at the 14th annual Northwest High School Film Festival last week at the Cinerama Theater in downtown Seattle. NWHSFFT is the largest and longest running…MORE
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Leaving Iowa , a laugh-out-loud comedy, playing at Taproot through June 16
Fri, 05/25/12
Full of laughs and reminiscences, Taproot Theatre takes you on the ultimate, classic family road trip in the regional premiere of Leaving Iowa.
Remember those family vacations you tried to forget?
Stand-up comedians Tim Clue and…MORE
Westlake Park and the Nordic Heritage Museum to host cross-town sculpture exhibitions
Fri, 05/25/12
Icelandic sculptor Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir will be featured in two cross-town exhibitions opening Wednesday, June 6.
Titled "Borders", the Thórarinsdóttir installation at Westlake Park will consist of 26 life-size androgynous human…MORE
B-17 "Aluminum Overcast" woos passengers this weekend, & Seattle Veterans Museum also encourages visitors
Fri, 05/25/12
While the “Aluminum Overcast,” the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EEA) restored B-17 bomber, offers tours and rides at Boeing Field by the Seattle Museum of Flight through Sunday, the Seattle Veterans Museum will be open Friday, Saturday…MORE
Now you can rock n' roll on Alki; Stand Up Paddleboard rentals coming to the beach
Thu, 05/24/12
Greg Whittaker, owner of Mountain to Sound Outfitters on Alaska Street and Alki Kayak Rentals has been in negotiation with the City of Seattle for some time to gain permission for Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals on Alki Beach with Seattle Parks and…MORE
The Ballard valedictorian who beat Leukemia
Thu, 05/24/12
Mikael Perla asks what side the red-and-black tassel goes on as he tries on his cap and gown for the first time. His black gown is adorned with many colorful cords signifying achievements, and a big golden medal that reads "Valedictorian", an…MORE
19th annual Ballard criterium to take over heart of Ballard June 2
Thu, 05/24/12
More than 350 cyclists will race through the heart of Ballard at breath-taking speeds next week at the 19th annual Second Ascent Twilight Criterium.
Commonly called "The Ballard Crit", it is one of Seattle’s classic bike races and a…MORE
Volunteers needed for citizen science GSP forest monitoring team
Thu, 05/24/12
press release The Green Seattle Partnership Forest Monitoring Team is a collaborative effort between Seattle Parks and Recreation, EarthCorps and volunteers. We are recruiting volunteers for the 2012 Forest Monitoring Team, its third year to…MORE
Rep. Zack Hudgins receives environmental award
Thu, 05/24/12
Press release:
Washington Conservation Voters, the political voice for the environment, just named State Representative Zack Hudgins (D-11, Tukwila) its 2012 “Legislator of the Year” for his outstanding leadership during the legislative…MORE
REMINDER: Westwood Village Street Fair will entertain the family June 16
Thu, 05/24/12
Westwood Village is bringing back their popular Street Fair event June 16. The event will run from 10am to 7pm and feature vendor sales booths, food vendors, and as in year's past live music, a fashion show, a dog show and more.
Amusement…MORE
