By Christy Wolyniak
Excited, amber-and-gold eyes meet guests at the door. This was DaVida, Claire Anderson’s yellow lab. To the ordinary eye, one might just see an exuberant and joyful canine -- but DaVida plays a much larger role in…MORE
Ballard - Features
When it comes to apartment living, you can't get much greener
Tue, 07/23/13
When it comes to being green, Ballard has just upped its game. The recently opened Greenfire Campus is something of a statement, heralding that Ballard is no longer just a gritty enclave of Scandinavians and fishermen (they're still around) but a…MORE
Ballard Weekend: Seven Wonders of Ballard, Comedy Sportz, and dance all night long
Fri, 07/19/13
Friday, July 19
Salmon Bay Eagles Music
What: Teen Rock Nite
Where: 5216 20th Ave NW
When: Music from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., no cover
More info: 206-783-7791http://www.salmonbayeagles.com/
Emerald Contra…MORE
A look at summer walks in Ballard
Thu, 07/18/13
Let's face it, when it comes to walking, Ballardites are spoiled. After all, we are the city's fifth most walkable neighborhood. But more than that, we have some of the city's most attractive parks and, of course, the best farmers market.
…MORE
Carkeek Park, where heaven meets earth for the fifth time
Thu, 07/18/13
By Elizabeth Wang
Whether it be the inspiration to paint the colors of the fauna and flora or admire the picturesque views of nature itself, nature and art have always gone hand in hand.
From July 13 to Oct. 20, Carkeek Park is…MORE
Closing down but not quitting
Wed, 07/17/13
Reflecting on nearly nine years of owning Blackbird in Ballard, set to close at the end of the month, Nicole Miller has plenty to be proud of and little to regret. After all, her store shot from humble neighborhood boutique to an internationally…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Sun worship and summer picnics
Tue, 07/16/13
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD
Summer days in the Northwest are the best. The sun is out and the evenings are long –- it’s the perfect time to pack a picnic and enjoy your meals outside!
You don’t need a fancy picnic basket with matching…MORE
Performing in Scotland
Tue, 07/16/13
From Ballard High Scool
The Ballard High School Drama Department under the direction of Shawn M. Riley has been selected to perform in the world’s largest and most prestigious arts festival in the world, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as…MORE
Old Ballard Liquor Co. gets rolling with new cherry vodka
Mon, 07/15/13
Lexi of Old Ballard Liquor Co. (4421 Shilshole Ave NW, on the East side of Ballard Bridge) is quick to note, her new Cherry Vodka is not simply cherry-flavored vodka, but rather it's made from cherries.
While she's still waiting for…MORE
Slideshow: How Ballard does SeafoodFest
Mon, 07/15/13
It's easily Ballard's biggest event of the year (sorry Syttende Mai) and it shows. Literally thousands of people littered the streets of our neighborhood to enjoy food and entertainment. What's more is they packed out nearly every single business…MORE
