Leisure (general)
wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 05/25/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 05/11/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 05/04/2012 | Entertainment
New Snohomish County orchestra wants you
Maybe you're a little rusty, but it might be time to dust off that trombone or find your old clarinet and get to playing.The Music Hall Players are forming an all-comers-welcome orchestra and are seeking musicians of any and all stripes.
Date: 05/01/2012 | Life
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 04/27/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 04/20/2012 | Entertainment
In Skagit Valley, Tulip Festival now in full bloom
It's Friday the 13th and hopefully your luck is good and the tulips are blooming.The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival continues through April. Early varieties are up and more tulips are predicted to be popping through April 22.
Date: 04/13/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 04/13/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 04/06/2012 | Entertainment
What's up at Tulip Fest
Blooms predicted, plus other fun for this weekend
Date: 04/05/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 03/30/2012 | Entertainment
It's almost tulip time
Plan your trip to the Skagit Valley for all the festival events
Date: 03/24/2012 | Life
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 03/23/2012 | Entertainment
Wineries and tasting rooms
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 03/16/2012 | Entertainment
Everett’s Shack Art Center offers clay day Saturday
Folks at the Schack are opening their art center up again, this time for a full day of playing with clay where visitors can attend family-friendly workshops to learn to make a clay mask or fire and take home their own raku pot.
Date: 03/12/2012 | Life
wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 03/09/2012 | Entertainment
All aboard Whatcom Easter Train
Sometimes the Easter Bunny travels by train. Vintage train.And you get the chance to travel along to if you book a ride on the Lake Whatcom County Railway's special Easter Train.
Date: 03/05/2012 | Life
Celebrate, and eat, mussels in Coupeville this weekend
Head to Coupeville this weekend to celebrate Penn Cove's bountiful bivalve.The Penn Cove MusselFest runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Date: 03/02/2012 | Entertainment
wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 03/02/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 02/24/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 02/17/2012 | Entertainment
Get a close look at all that glitters at Gold, Gem and Mineral Show
If you find yourself a fan of the Discovery Channel show "Gold Rush," you might want to inspect the world of shiny things a little closer by attending the Gold, Gem and Mineral Show put on by the Washington Prospectors Mining Association.
Date: 02/17/2012 | Entertainment
Work to restore salmon habitat on Stillaguamish River near Darrington nearly complete
DARRINGTON -- A side channel along the North Fork Stillaguamish River once provided salmon habitat, until railroad tracks cut it off from the river's main channel in the 1930s.Now, work by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians to restore the waterway is nearly complete.
Date: 02/10/2012 | Local News
Hobby expo to feature indoor flying
The Indoor Fun Fly is among the highlights of this year's Northwest Model Hobby Expo, which opens today at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe.
Date: 02/10/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 02/10/2012 | Entertainment
Wineries and tasting rooms
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 02/03/2012 | Entertainment
Model railroad show pulls into Monroe
Trains will replace prize-winning pigs and Ferris wheels at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds when the 21st annual United Northwest Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet chugs into Monroe on Saturday and Sunday.
Date: 02/03/2012 | Entertainment
Wine Sips: Wine shops and tasting rooms
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 01/27/2012 | Entertainment
Music and concert calendar
Concerts The South End String Slingers: With special guest mandolinist Barry Gum. 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd. Tickets are $18 for members, $20 for nonmembers.
Date: 01/20/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 01/20/2012 | Entertainment
Doing nothing isn't easy, but can be rewarding
Do-nothing. Do nothing.It's a noun: a person without ambition or initiative; idler. That's what my dictionary says.It's a verb: To do nothing is, well, just what it says.It's an adjective: Get off the couch and mend those do-nothing ways, will ya?
Date: 01/18/2012 | Local News
wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 01/13/2012 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 01/06/2012 | Entertainment
wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 12/30/2011 | Life
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 12/23/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 12/16/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 12/09/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 12/02/2011 | Entertainment
Music calendar
Holiday music"Christmas Concerts": A series of Christmas concerts is planned at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Here's a partial list:
Date: 12/02/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 11/25/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 11/18/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 11/11/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 11/04/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Date: 10/28/2011 | Entertainment
wine sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 10/21/2011 | Entertainment
Wine Sips
Arista Wine Cellars: 320 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7009; www.aristawines.com; tastings 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Balefire: 1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248; www.balefirebar.com. Tastings 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Brewery nights 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Date: 10/14/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorof wine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 10/07/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanor ofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 09/30/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips calendar
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorof wine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 09/23/2011 | Entertainment
Defying gravity
Young drivers take soap boxes down Derby Hill (photo gallery)
Date: 09/19/2011 | Local News
Wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorof wine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 09/16/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 09/09/2011 | Entertainment
wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 09/02/2011 | Entertainment
wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 08/26/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorof wine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 08/19/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 08/12/2011 | Entertainment
Wine events
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanor ofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 08/05/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 07/29/2011 | Entertainment
Down to earth at 83
Joseph Felt of Bothell celebrates his birthday by skydiving
Date: 07/25/2011 | Local News
Wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 07/22/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 07/15/2011 | Entertainment
Wine and beer tasting calendar
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 07/08/2011 | Entertainment
'Everybody wins'
Even developer pleased about Roesiger land sale for park
Date: 07/07/2011 | Local News
wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 07/01/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 06/24/2011 | Entertainment
wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 06/17/2011 | Entertainment
Wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 06/10/2011 | Entertainment
wine sips
A Manor of Wine: 610 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-8597; www.amanorofwine.com; tasting bar open 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; tastings $5.
Date: 06/03/2011 | Entertainment
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