Jason Bourne, who art not in this movie, why does the title bear your name? The original Bourne trilogy never felt much like a franchise along the lines of James Bond, but somehow it has now managed to get this treatment. Despite the title…MORE
Ballard - Features
Backyard Feast: Introducing home and locally grown food into your life
Tue, 08/14/12
By Joshua McNichols, co-author of the Urban Farm Handbook
There are some among us who believe this local food obsession will die out when we all get jobs. The garden will go to seed when our free time disappears. We'll return to McDonald's…MORE
Shonen Knife cuts through the Tractor Tavern with punk rock charm
Fri, 08/10/12
With beaming smiles, charisma and matching pink dresses, the three cheerful women of Shonen Knife threw up the Sign of the Horns at The Tractor Tavern on Wednesday night. Shortly after, they would be thanking the audience and head-banging again…MORE
Weekend Guide: Ballard Art Walk, Kirke Park grand opening and the largest Pacific NW cornhole tournament
Thu, 08/09/12
Ballard Liquor and Convenience Store Grand Opening
The formerly state-run Ballard Liquor and Wine on 2840 NW Market St is having it's official grand opening this Saturday, Aug. 11. After Ablom Mengstu purchased the store during the state-…MORE
Langhorne Slim sounds like nights made of 'bad decisions and dancing'
Tue, 08/07/12
Langhorne Slim’s music often sounds like hot, sweaty summer nights made up of bad decisions and dancing -- and last Friday night at The Tractor was an evening just like that.
As Slim rose to the stage, his fedora outlining his…MORE
At Large in Ballard: Live from the Garden
Mon, 08/06/12
I had never set foot in THE Ballard P-Patch until the 12th Annual Art in the Garden event on August 4th. A friend who had to be out of town asked if I would mind her vendor table of gift cards for an afternoon shift, relieving her sister-in-law.…MORE
Weekend Guide: Art in the Garden, walk the Ballard greenway, and Seafair
Fri, 08/03/12
Art in the Garden
According to the website, the 12th Annual Ballard Art in the Garden is "poised to be our biggest and best yet!" The garden, full of ripening tomatoes, giant sunflowers, dahlias, and other wonderful plants, is already…MORE
From field trips to long-lasting friendships: The stories behind Crown Hill’s 6th Annual Garage Sale
Wed, 08/01/12
By Elizabeth Wang
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Families, friends and even dogs gathered onto the streets of Crown Hill for the 6th Annual Garage Sale on July 28, where over 50 households filled their front yards with antique…MORE
You Are What You Eat: The debate on calcium and Vitamin D
Mon, 07/30/12
Are vitamin D and calcium really super supplements we should take?
Not necessarily.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently announced its finding that normal doses of vitamin D and calcium did not reduce the risk of broken…MORE
Recounting last weekend at Capitol Hill Block Party
Thu, 07/26/12
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A bearded man shaking his hips like Perry Farrel to folk rock, a small woman with jewels on her forehead and a Totoro backpack dropping so much bass it hurts your throat, and a mob of dancers on…MORE
