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Josey Wise puts out one of the hundreds of glass pumpkins on a display at the Schack Art Center for the upcoming Schack-toberfest on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 in Everett, Washington. The festival runs from Sept, 23 to Nov. 6. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Glowing gourds light up Schack-toberfest in Everett this fall

You can see more than 1,000 of the glass pumpkins, and even make your own. Plus, check out The Artists’ Garage Sale on Sept. 25.

Josey Wise puts out one of the hundreds of glass pumpkins on a display at the Schack Art Center for the upcoming Schack-toberfest on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 in Everett, Washington. The festival runs from Sept, 23 to Nov. 6. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Quinn Fitzgerald

New hosts take the reins at Everett’s weekly comedy showcase

Adam Tiller and Quinn “Lil’ Q” Fitzgerald now host the Monday-night stand-up sessions at Tony V’s in Everett.

Quinn Fitzgerald
The Gothard Sisters will perform at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater on Sept. 19 in Snohomish. From left, Greta, Solana and Willow Gothard. (Ruth Vanden Bos)

Edmonds’ Gothard Sisters return to stage with new original music

The trio’s songs include one inspired by an Old West legend. You can hear them Sept. 19 in Snohomish.

The Gothard Sisters will perform at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater on Sept. 19 in Snohomish. From left, Greta, Solana and Willow Gothard. (Ruth Vanden Bos)
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The Tokyo Classic burger is the most popular menu item at Katsu Burger, because it’s the most like an American burger, business owner Hannah Ha says.

Now you can make Katsu Burger’s best-selling burger at home

Chef-owner Hannah Ha of the Lake Stevens store says the Tokyo Classic is the most popular menu item.

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The Tokyo Classic burger is the most popular menu item at Katsu Burger, because it’s the most like an American burger, business owner Hannah Ha says.
Writer Amanda Johnson at the The Park at Bothell Landing  on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 in Bothell, Washington.  Johnson has just published her first book, "East of Manhattan" .(Andy Bronson / The Herald)

A river runs through her novel about a marriage under water

Some of it really happened to author Amanda Johnson of Mountlake Terrace. But her story is a happier one.

Writer Amanda Johnson at the The Park at Bothell Landing  on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 in Bothell, Washington.  Johnson has just published her first book, "East of Manhattan" .(Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Owners Wendy and Matt Poischbeg sit in the living room of their Mid-Century Modern home, that might have been on the 2020 Historic Everett Home Tour if not for the pandemic, on Monday, April 12, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Mid-century modern marvel featured on Everett home tour

This 1950 house in Everett’s South Forest Park neighborhood is the work of Harold W. Hall.

Owners Wendy and Matt Poischbeg sit in the living room of their Mid-Century Modern home, that might have been on the 2020 Historic Everett Home Tour if not for the pandemic, on Monday, April 12, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
The Everett folk-rock band Anthony Brock Group will perform at the Fisherman’s Village Music Festival on Saturday. (Stephen Sexton)

Fisherman’s Village Music Festival lineup just keeps growing

Fourteen more acts have been added to the event, scheduled for Sept. 9-11 in downtown Everett. Nearly 50 bands will play music that spans many genres.

The Everett folk-rock band Anthony Brock Group will perform at the Fisherman’s Village Music Festival on Saturday. (Stephen Sexton)
"Denouement" by Christopher "Siege" James

Exhibit in Lynnwood covers artist’s 30 years of creativity

“Siege: An American Painter” at the Lynnwood Convention Center gallery documents the artistic development of Christopher “Siege” James.

"Denouement" by Christopher "Siege" James
Watercolorist Joy Shefter is the featured artist of this year's Roaming Artists Art Show on Camano Island Sept. 4 and 5.

Camano Island’s Roaming Artists come home to put on a show

The 28-member group will display more than 200 original paintings in the plein air style this weekend.

Watercolorist Joy Shefter is the featured artist of this year's Roaming Artists Art Show on Camano Island Sept. 4 and 5.
“Market Day in Edmonds,” an oil painting by Robin Weiss, is featured on this year's Edmonds Arts Festival poster.

Three-day arts festival returns to downtown Edmonds

You can enjoy a wide spectrum of art, from sculpture to woodworking. There also will be live music, an avenue of food and a beer and wine garden.

“Market Day in Edmonds,” an oil painting by Robin Weiss, is featured on this year's Edmonds Arts Festival poster.
People ride the Yoyo at the Evergreen State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Evergreen State Fair saddles up for an 11-day run in Monroe

It’s scaled back from pre-pandemic times, but the fair still offers music, food, fast cars and frolicking goats.

People ride the Yoyo at the Evergreen State Fair on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lisa Welty, of the Snohomish County Dahlia Society, stands in her dahlia garden with two Penn's Gift dahlias on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 in Arlington, Washington. She will be showing her flowers at the society's Dahlia Show at Forest Park in Everett.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

See bodacious blooms at dahlia show this weekend in Everett

Arlington grower names her flowers in honor of her grandmother, who was an avid gardener on Whidbey Island.

Lisa Welty, of the Snohomish County Dahlia Society, stands in her dahlia garden with two Penn's Gift dahlias on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 in Arlington, Washington. She will be showing her flowers at the society's Dahlia Show at Forest Park in Everett.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
This year's Fresh Paint poster was designed by Everett artist Alexander Vincini. (Schack Art Center)

Fresh Paint event gets a fresh new location in Everett

Walk across the new Grand Avenue Park bridge to the artists-at-work festival along the Port of Everett’s boardwalk.

This year's Fresh Paint poster was designed by Everett artist Alexander Vincini. (Schack Art Center)
A scene from the 2016 Taste Edmonds. This year’s event is set for Aug. 20-22 and will feature a cornhole tournament, live music and more. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

This year’s Taste Edmonds is fifth the size — and for adults only

The event, an important fundraiser for the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, will feature food trucks, a beer and wine garden, live music and a cornhole tournament.

A scene from the 2016 Taste Edmonds. This year’s event is set for Aug. 20-22 and will feature a cornhole tournament, live music and more. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Bob Fink, reflected in one of his photographs, at his home on Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Schack delays planned art show, says images are ‘inappropriate’

Everett photographer Bob Fink’s Artist of the Year exhibit, featuring indigenous peoples, has been postponed.

Bob Fink, reflected in one of his photographs, at his home on Saturday, July 31, 2021 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett indie rockers Moondoggies will perform for A Dick's Drive-In Summer Series at Wetmore Theatre Plaza on Aug. 6. (Jason Neuerburg)

Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll outdoors in Everett this August

The events Music at the Marina and Dicks Drive-In Summer Series have eight outdoor shows set through August between the two of them.

Everett indie rockers Moondoggies will perform for A Dick's Drive-In Summer Series at Wetmore Theatre Plaza on Aug. 6. (Jason Neuerburg)
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The Shifty Sailors performed at the Celebrate America event on July 3 at Freeland Park.

It’ll be concerts ahoy! on Whidbey Island this weekend

The Shifty Sailors and the Saratoga Orchestra will perform two pop-up concerts. They’ll do the TikTok sensation, “The Wellerman.”

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The Shifty Sailors performed at the Celebrate America event on July 3 at Freeland Park.
The Pilchuck Boyz will release their new album "Leisure Village" on July 23.

Snohomish’s Pilchuck Boyz release new album of ‘mossy reggae’

With their silly, hooky tunes and willingness to make fools of themselves, the duo have been compared to the Flight of the Conchords.

The Pilchuck Boyz will release their new album "Leisure Village" on July 23.
Avery Rochon,16, won the Queen of the Hill and 1st place in Super Stock at the Camano Island Soap Box Derby in June. She will be racing on Monday at Derby Downs in Ohio at the All-American World Championship Soap Box Derby. Photographed at Arrowhead Ranch on Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Camano Island, Washington. Camden Tatarian, 7, also qualified for the the Championship in Akron, Ohio.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Speedsters will represent Stanwood, Camano Island at derby

After winning the 14th Stanwood-Camano Island Soap Box Derby, Avery Rochon and Camden Tatarian will race at the big event in Akron, Ohio.

Avery Rochon,16, won the Queen of the Hill and 1st place in Super Stock at the Camano Island Soap Box Derby in June. She will be racing on Monday at Derby Downs in Ohio at the All-American World Championship Soap Box Derby. Photographed at Arrowhead Ranch on Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Camano Island, Washington. Camden Tatarian, 7, also qualified for the the Championship in Akron, Ohio.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Danny Miranda, Eric Bloom, Richie Castellano and Donald Brian "Buck Dharma" Roeser of Blue Öyster Cult perform at the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary celebration, on Thursday, August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, WI. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision for Invision/AP)

Hear Blue Öyster Cult play the hits and much more in Everett

The hard rock band of “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” fame will treat hardcore fans to some deep cuts at its July 17 show.

Danny Miranda, Eric Bloom, Richie Castellano and Donald Brian "Buck Dharma" Roeser of Blue Öyster Cult perform at the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary celebration, on Thursday, August 29, 2013 in Milwaukee, WI. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision for Invision/AP)