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Mother's Day is just around the corner -- as in, Sunday -- which means you darn well better do something for the woman who gave birth to you and made you who you are today.

Here in Ballard, we have some wonderful places to help you…MORE

This Saturday is the monthly Ballard Art Walk, from 6 to 9 p.m., and as usual, there will be plenty of wonderful art to look at on what looks to be a nice sunny evening.

During the Art Walk, artists open their studios to the public and…MORE

When Ballard High School Senior Baritone Logan Monson first learned that the men's quartet won first place at the prestigious State Solo and Ensemble Competition on April 26-27, his reaction was, "What? No way."

And then, he says, he…MORE

Billy Beach -- the man behind the super popular Japonessa, Umi Sake House, Wasabi Bistro and I Love Sushi -- has come to Ballard to serve up sushi in his namesake, Billy Beach Sushi and Bar (5463 Leary Ave NW).

The restaurant takes a step…MORE

At Slate Coffee Roasters, which last week had its soft opening for their location in East Ballard (5413 6th Ave NW), the goal is not to just inject customers with a dose of morning caffeine, but to foster an appreciation for good coffee.

Seattle Beer Week, an extravagant excuse to drink lots of good beer, is kicking off on Thursday, May 9. From May 9 to May 19, various Ballard and Fremont joints will be hosting beer events, and your favorite neighborhood breweries will also be…MORE

By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

Don’t have time to cook from scratch some nights? Not to worry, as long as you avoid those packaged convenience meals from the store. They are sodium-laced and, let’s face it, not very good.

Make your own…MORE

With the National Film Festival for Talented Youth now behind them, the students of Ballard High School's video production class is at it again.

Three shorts by ten Ballard High School video students have won two of the major prizes and an…MORE

Friday, May 3

Rainbow Bingo

What: Fun, bingo games, great food, beverages, general frivolity and lovely prizes. The menu will include wonderful items such as Crab Cakes, Polish Sausages, Cob Salads, and more. Come at 6pm for food…MORE

By Dan Howes

There are two important facts about Iron Man 3. One is that, unlike its predecessors, the latest film in the hugely popular Marvel franchise is written and directed by the very talented Shane Black, who made a writing career…MORE