Everett is a ‘staycation’ wonderland — better than Cleveland!

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Everett is a ‘staycation’ wonderland — better than Cleveland!

Expedia says this is one of the nation’s best places for a stay-at-home vacation.

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Outdoor classes and activities in and around Snohomish County

Gear grab and potluck: Everett Mountaineers event, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 7, Everett United Church of Christ,…

Nicolette Sigler is surrounded by items she will bring to the Everett Home & Garden Show. The show will be at the Angel of the Winds Arena from March 9-11. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Everett Home and Garden Show has new, old and cool stuff

Visitors can meet roofers and remodelers, as well as score deals on vintage home and garden items.

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Home & Garden events in Snohomish County and the region

Repair Cafe: Have broken stuff laying around your home or garage? Bring it to the Repair Cafe, 10…

Get in touch with your ’saurus side at Burke Museum

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Get in touch with your ’saurus side at Burke Museum

Dino Days are Saturday and Sunday at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Crackpot Comedy Calvacade performs at Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater on March 3. (Photo by Jen Dewey)

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Family Fun events in Snohomish County and beyond

Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater: 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish; 360-568-9412. Crackpot Comedy Cavalcade: March 3, $10 adults, $5 children.…

Piggy buns at Fashion Dim Sum will put a smile on your face

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Piggy buns at Fashion Dim Sum will put a smile on your face

Edmonds restaurant has bite-sized portions of food packed with flavor and gusto.

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Special film showings around Snohomish County

Sno-King Meaningful Movies: “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,” 7 p.m. March 10, Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 8109…

Mark Mulligan / The Herald                                Dave Ellingson will talk on “Paddle Pilgrim: Kayaking the Mississippi River” on Feb. 27 at Marysville Opera House.

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Outdoor classes and activities in and around Snohomish County

Paddle power: Dave Ellingson will talk on “Paddle Pilgrim: Kayaking the Mississippi River” from 6 to 8 p.m.…

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Home & Garden events in Snohomish County and the region

Repair Cafe: Have broken stuff laying around your home or garage? Bring it to the Repair Cafe, 10…

Rick Steves, 14 by 11, oil painting by Pam Ingalls.                                (Pam Ingalls)

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‘Faces of Edmonds’ captured on canvas by artist Pam Ingalls

The faces of more than 45 local celebrities and ordinary citizens are on exhibit at Cole Gallery.

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Special film showings around Snohomish County

Edmonds Center for the Arts Film Cabaret Series: On March 15, see the 1999 film “The Buena Vista…

Painting by Allan C. Carandang

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Coffee is good to the last drop for this Lynnwood artist

Allan C. Carandang explains how he creates a wide range of warm tones using coffee as his paint.

The “Hamilton” marquee at The Paramount in Seattle. (Andrea Brown / The Herald)

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Seattle’s ‘Hamilton’ is everything it’s hyped to be and more

The blockbuster musical at The Paramount in Seattle runs through March 18.

Andrea Rosen, mother of two, quit eating sugar more than 1,000 days ago. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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How kicking her sugar habit changed a Mill Creek mom’s life

Andrea Rosen quit eating sweets 3 years ago, lost weight, felt better and her family also benefited.

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Home & Garden events in Snohomish County and the region

“Birds and Their Nests”: The talk by Joe Meche, birder, photographer, carpenter and author of “Beaks and Bills,”…

Mongolian beef is served with rice and salad for $8.95 at Umami Asian Cuisine in Mukilteo. (Andrea Brown/The Herald)

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Mukilteo’s Umami Asian Cuisine dishes out savory delights

Suburban eatery has authentic fare, hot soups, cold drinks — and warm and friendly service.

Everett Film Festival marks 21 years with diverse marquee

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Everett Film Festival marks 21 years with diverse marquee

Laugh, cry, eat, drink and have fun at the 10-movie marathon at Everett Performing Arts Center.

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Special film showings around Snohomish County

Everett Film Festival: The 12th annual festival is Feb. 16-17 at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore…

This is now one of the most expensive restaurants in Everett

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This is now one of the most expensive restaurants in Everett

Upscale Abbott’s now occupies the site of the eatery renovated by TV food celebrity Gordon Ramsay.