There’s plenty to choose from at The Rusty Pelican with full breakfast and lunch menus. This is the Dungeness crab meat benedict.

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Your hardest choice at Rusty Pelican Cafe? Breakfast or lunch

The restaurant with locations in Mill Creek and Edmonds has a surprisingly varied menu.

A classical music concert where the kids can make noise - to accompanty the music

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A classical music concert where the kids can make noise – to accompanty the music

Here’s an unusual treat: A chance to go to a symphony concert with kids who will have the…

Season’s greetings: Cascadia’s Christmas cards are back

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Season’s greetings: Cascadia’s Christmas cards are back

The Cascadia Art Museum’s holiday show featuring cards by Northwest artists is up through Jan. 6.

“Valley Homestead” is by Vashon artist Janice Wall, based on a scene from Whidbey Island.

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What a gift: The Schack’s Holiday Art Exhibit opens tonight

The Schack Art Center’s exhibit of holiday art for gift-giving features the Northwest Pastel Society.

Holly Pyle will perform “Jazz from the Silver Screen” during a performance Nov.17 at the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish.

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She wanted to sing — but first she had to overcome shyness

Holly Pyle, whom you can hear Saturday in Snohomish, built confidence at countless open mics.

Her advice to women working in business: Believe in yourself

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Her advice to women working in business: Believe in yourself

Jenny Xia is the co-CEO of FreeWill, a will-planning company that helps people give to good causes.

The living room space of the Henderson’s home was decorated by Kelly DuByne, of Distinctive Interior Designs, in Lake Stevens. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Don’t have $10,000 for a remodel? Refresh your room on a budget

With a designer’s help, Shelly Henderson of Lake Stevens redecorated for a fraction of the cost.

Bandleader hopes to “get people shaking their butt a little bit”

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Bandleader hopes to “get people shaking their butt a little bit”

The Margaret Wilder Band returns to the Marysville Opera House on Nov. 15.

The Magnolia Brass Quintet will make its premiere performance at a Veterans Day-themed concert on Nov. 11 in Everett.

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Veterans Day concert to feature American music, brass quintet

Music composed by Stephen Foster and George M. Cohan will be on the program Sunday.

Neverending love: Bookstore starts new chapter in Edmonds

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Neverending love: Bookstore starts new chapter in Edmonds

Owner Annie Carl has moved the Neverending Bookshop, once in Bothell, to Olympic View Drive.

Diane Flagg twists during a line dance class at the Edmonds Senior Center on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 in Edmonds, Wa. Flagg, 71, who lost her husband two years ago, dances five times a week. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)                                Diane Flagg twists during a line dance class at the Edmonds Senior Center on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 in Edmonds, Wa. Flagg, 71, who lost her husband two years ago, dances five times a week. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Isolation puts your health at risk, no matter how old you are

Loneliness can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Science center’s virtual reality theater surrounds you with stars

‘Fistful of Stars” gives the experience of being “inside” the Orion Nebula.

A day to remember our ancestors — and have some fun

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A day to remember our ancestors — and have some fun

Join the celebration of a rich Mexican tradition, the Day of the Dead, at EvCC on Saturday.

Couple’s 1989 dream home is today’s Pride of the Neighborhood

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Couple’s 1989 dream home is today’s Pride of the Neighborhood

The Everett home, bought on a wing and a prayer in 1989, wins a coveted Monte Cristo award.

Organ music adds to spooky spirit of these Hallween events

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Organ music adds to spooky spirit of these Hallween events

Port Gardner Bay Music Society has a concert and Trinty Episcopal Church will show a silent movie.

Artist’s exhibit at EdCC asks: What’s the meaning behind a name?

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Artist’s exhibit at EdCC asks: What’s the meaning behind a name?

“Vassal Republic” at Edmonds Community College challenges viewers to check their assumptions.

Healthy Halloween: Lynnwood mom on making good-for-you treats

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Healthy Halloween: Lynnwood mom on making good-for-you treats

Anne Meinke, author of “RawMama’s Healthy Halloween Snacks,” teaches an Oct. 30 class at Cafe Zippy.

Club Wheat sits in a beaker at The Bread Lab in Burlington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Wheat wizards: Washington lab baking better bread

Scientists at WSU’s The Bread Lab have a simple mission: Grow wheat that makes tastier bread.

Jeryn Pasha, David Persson, Lydia O’Day and Mike Merz in Red Curtain’s production of “The Real Inspector Hound,” opening Oct. 19 in Marysville. (Photo by Larry T. Lisk)

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‘Anything can happen’ during Red Curtain’s evening of one-acts

See two productions — “The Real Inspector Hound” and “The Actor’s Nightmare” — at the Marysville theater.

Historical novel ‘Becoming Beatrice’ linked to pioneer home

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Historical novel ‘Becoming Beatrice’ linked to pioneer home

The Blackman House, built in 1878 Snohomish, now a museum, plays a key role in Frances Wood’s novel.