The Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society, which utilizes its large rehearsal and workshop space in Crown Hill, presents "Iolanthe", or "The Peer and the Peri", at Seattle Center's Bagley Wright Theatre through July 28.
"Iolanthe" was…MORE
Ballard - News
County-wide burn ban in effect
Tue, 07/17/12
The King County Department of Development and Environmental services sent out a press release today issuing a burn ban. Look below for the full release.
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A county-wide burn ban was declared today by the King County Fire Marshal…MORE
Vote to help name new Visayan pigs at Woodland Park Zoo
Mon, 07/16/12
Admit it. You've always wanted to name a Visayan warty pig.
Well, now's your chance (even if you've never thought of it before). Woodland Park Zoo is hosting a contest to name the three new Visayan warty pigs who made their debut at the…MORE
Two local businesses could be developed over
Mon, 07/16/12
Development could be threatening the future of two established, long-time businesses in Ballard: 2 and 1/2 Happy Barbers and the Viking Tavern.
2 and 1/2 Happy Barbers has been at its current location for 14 years and The Viking has been…MORE
Slideshow: People from SeafoodFest
Mon, 07/16/12
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Thousands of people swarmed SeafoodFest this weekend, filling up the streets of Ballard Ave, Leary Way and Market St. It was the 38th annual SeafoodFest, and especially marked by the retirement of Stan…MORE
Adapting to a changing liquor landscape
Sun, 07/15/12
On June 1, the liquor landscape in Washington State transformed, never to be the same again. It was the day Initiative 1183 took effect, which privatized liquor and kicked the state out of the business.
Days of traveling long distances to…MORE
From lawnmower man to musician, a Ballardite picks up his guitar once more
Fri, 07/13/12
By Karen Law
If you saw Tony Grant mowing lawns around Ballard in the early 80s, you might have given him a wide berth. Back then, he had a face that showed the ravages of drink and disappointment – a face grizzled before its time, looking…MORE
Bike-in movies and art
Fri, 07/13/12
The artist group FICTILIS, which is temporarily working out of Ballard, is hosting a series of movies at their studio/work space at 5608 Seaview Ave NW, along the Burke-Gilman Trail.
The "bike-in" movies are free and open to the public. A…MORE
Beat BNT's reporter and web editor at lutefisk eating competition
Fri, 07/13/12
I plan to enter SeafoodFest's lutefisk eating competition tomorrow, July 14. Think you got what it takes to beat me? Well, you're probably right.
The competition takes place at Bergen Place Park, 1 p.m. Cash prizes go to those who "rise…MORE
Rules for fun in the sun at Golden Gardens
Fri, 07/13/12
By Seattle Police Department Golden Gardens is one of Seattle’s premier parks, especially in the summer months. The Seattle Police Department, in cooperation with the Seattle Parks Dept., is dedicated to making Golden Gardens Park a safe place…MORE
