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Turn your back yard into a bird habitat in the name of science

Also, tell the Historic Everett Theatre who you’d like it to book in 2019.

NASA-inspired ‘Bella Gaia’ explores planet with music, dance

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NASA-inspired ‘Bella Gaia’ explores planet with music, dance

The multimedia show in Edmonds was inspired by astronauts who saw the Earth from space.

Hall of Fame bluesmen and old pals reunite for Everett gig

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Hall of Fame bluesmen and old pals reunite for Everett gig

Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bishop play with a rapport developed over 50 years of friendship.

A break from modern life leads to 1,000-mile journey on foot

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A break from modern life leads to 1,000-mile journey on foot

Learn how you can create an affordable sabbatical at Marysville’s Outdoor Adventure Speaker Series.

Something old for everybody in our state’s antique capitol

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Something old for everybody in our state’s antique capitol

Hundreds of thousands of antique-lovers from around the world visit Snohomish each year.

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Check out Red Tricycle’s top picks for children’s books in 2018

Also, check out British folk dancing at the library, and be sure to chain up at the passes.

A ranch home goes from outdated to outdoorsy in Everett

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A ranch home goes from outdated to outdoorsy in Everett

Cam Stefanic and Kari Logan’s love of skiing inspires a Crystal Mountain resort-themed remodel.

Rhythms collide in percussion-based performance in Edmonds

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Rhythms collide in percussion-based performance in Edmonds

Bronkar Lee and Aaron Williams wield numerous talents in the drum-based show Collision of Rhythm.

Watch the Washington vs. Ohio State Rose Bowl on the big screen

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Watch the Washington vs. Ohio State Rose Bowl on the big screen

The Edmonds Theater and Everett Historic Theatre are hosting viewing parties on New Year’s Day.

Bothell folk duo Windfall to play show benefitting foster kids

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Bothell folk duo Windfall to play show benefitting foster kids

Char and Tim Seawell will sing and play guitar at a fundrasing show for the Treehouse organization.

Monroe native returns for Christmas benefit concert in Everett

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Monroe native returns for Christmas benefit concert in Everett

Dakota Neuman will perform holiday classics and his original music at the Historic Everett Theatre.

The sound of perfection at Edmonds Community College

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The sound of perfection at Edmonds Community College

A new workshop puts a Mountlake Terrace High School orchestra in a recording studio.

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Safe travels over the river and through the woods…

1. Winter road safety.

Whidbey Island house is lit up with 30,000 Christmas lights

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Whidbey Island house is lit up with 30,000 Christmas lights

The Becks’ annual holiday light show at their Clinton home is a family tradition for many.

Ya savvy? Edmonds business owner offers free travel seminars

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Ya savvy? Edmonds business owner offers free travel seminars

Petra Rousu explores the world so you can ask her all about it before you go off on…

Have you seen this stuffed tater tot in Mukilteo? It’s huge

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Have you seen this stuffed tater tot in Mukilteo? It’s huge

The Diamond Knot Brewery & Alehouse on front street serves up delicious — and giant — Knot tots.

Alderwood Dance Spectrum’s “A Storybook Nutcracker,” an abbreviated version of the original ballet, is staging Dec. 14 and 15 at the Snohomish PUD Auditorium in Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Kamiak freshman plays Clara in Alderwood ‘Nutcracker’ ballet

Taylor Carlson, 14, is starring in Alderwood Dance Spectrum’s “Storybook Nutcracker” Dec. 14 and 15.

An elevated walking path that runs along Heather Lake is covered with snow on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 in Granite Falls, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Snow searching: Hikes for when you want to see the white stuff

Here are six easy-to-moderate backcountry hikes where snow has recently been spotted.

Dr. Wright’s Christmas show turned into ‘spectacular’ tradition

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Dr. Wright’s Christmas show turned into ‘spectacular’ tradition

The 18th annual show in Everett will be filled with song-and-dance acts and benefit area food banks.

Dickens himself tells ‘A Christmas Carol’ in Red Curtain play

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Dickens himself tells ‘A Christmas Carol’ in Red Curtain play

It feels like you’re watching a family act out the tale of Scrooge and Tiny Tim in their…