Sharon Salyer

A local collection of vintage Christmas cards is expanding

A local collection of vintage Christmas cards is expanding

An exhibit at Cascadia Art Museum displays some 200 cards from the 1900s by Northwest artists.

A local collection of vintage Christmas cards is expanding
Their goals from behind the bar: Make your drink — and your day

Their goals from behind the bar: Make your drink — and your day

Husband-and-wife bartenders Kris and Kali Kelnero open their own place in downtown Edmonds.

Their goals from behind the bar: Make your drink — and your day
5 Rivers: Indian cuisine cooked to order by a master chef

5 Rivers: Indian cuisine cooked to order by a master chef

This family-run restaurant tucked away in south Everett is well worth discovering.

5 Rivers: Indian cuisine cooked to order by a master chef
This year’s Warren Miller film captures the ‘essence of skiing’

This year’s Warren Miller film captures the ‘essence of skiing’

It’s the 70th annual ski movie since Miller shot his first way back in 1949.

This year’s Warren Miller film captures the ‘essence of skiing’
Should you refinance? The answer always boils down to money

Should you refinance? The answer always boils down to money

One thing you can forget is the rule of thumb about interest rates dropping a point.

Should you refinance? The answer always boils down to money
Hear a highly regarded organist play a highly regarded organ

Hear a highly regarded organist play a highly regarded organ

Halden Toy’s performance will include a Bach composition that he’s spent months studying.

Hear a highly regarded organist play a highly regarded organ
The Schack to spread cheer with three new holiday happenings

The Schack to spread cheer with three new holiday happenings

A pop-up market, jewelry show and play will join the lineup at Everett’s art center.

The Schack to spread cheer with three new holiday happenings
Arika Matoba (Marcy Park), Sarah Russell (Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere) and Taylor Niemeyer (Olive Ostrovsky) in a scene from “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” (Mark Kitaoka / Village Theatre)                                From left: Arika Matoba, Sarah Russell, and Taylor Niemeyer, members of the cast of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Village Theatre in Everett. (Mark Kitaoka)

Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County

THEATER Village Theatre: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave.; 425-257-8600; www.villagetheatre.org/everett. The musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” through Nov. 17, follows… Continue reading

Arika Matoba (Marcy Park), Sarah Russell (Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere) and Taylor Niemeyer (Olive Ostrovsky) in a scene from “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” (Mark Kitaoka / Village Theatre)                                From left: Arika Matoba, Sarah Russell, and Taylor Niemeyer, members of the cast of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Village Theatre in Everett. (Mark Kitaoka)
Rick Steves (right) the travel guru with Rick Franken-Steves the scarecrow. The scarecrow was created by Marjie Bowker and Greg Strzempka for the Edmonds Historical Museum’s Scarecrow Festival contest. (Rick Steves Europe)

Scarecrow made in Rick Steves’ likeness wins Emonds contest

Marjie Bowker made this year’s Edmonds Scarecrow Festival winner, known as Rick Franken-Steves.

Rick Steves (right) the travel guru with Rick Franken-Steves the scarecrow. The scarecrow was created by Marjie Bowker and Greg Strzempka for the Edmonds Historical Museum’s Scarecrow Festival contest. (Rick Steves Europe)
They came to the college from 16 countries, but this is home

They came to the college from 16 countries, but this is home

The “Origin/Identity/Belonging” show includes the portraits and essays of 22 international students.

They came to the college from 16 countries, but this is home
Hazelnut pesto from Tulalip Casino pairs perfectly with fish

Hazelnut pesto from Tulalip Casino pairs perfectly with fish

Grinding the nuts to the right consistency is the key to Blackfish chef David Buchanan’s pesto.

Hazelnut pesto from Tulalip Casino pairs perfectly with fish
New Alzheimer’s drug: Hope or Hype?

New Alzheimer’s drug: Hope or Hype?

Company says its drug can slow the progression of the disease in its early stages.

New Alzheimer’s drug: Hope or Hype?
Woodworker Russ Riddle with an illusion table in a photo studio in his shop in 2018. Riddle is one of more than 40 artists participating in the Camano Arts Association fall arts sale. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Fall sale gathers Camano Island artists under one roof

The Saturday event will feature woodworking, jewelry, painting, pottery, fabric art and more.

Woodworker Russ Riddle with an illusion table in a photo studio in his shop in 2018. Riddle is one of more than 40 artists participating in the Camano Arts Association fall arts sale. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
In Mukilteo, a classical concert full of ‘Moods and Emotions’

In Mukilteo, a classical concert full of ‘Moods and Emotions’

Here’s a chance to hear works by Ottorino Respighi and Claude Debussy — at no charge.

In Mukilteo, a classical concert full of ‘Moods and Emotions’
Elders, UW students learn from each other at Edmonds center

Elders, UW students learn from each other at Edmonds center

“Making Art Together” is for adults with early stage memory loss, their caregivers and UW freshmen.

Elders, UW students learn from each other at Edmonds center
Hop down Everett’s Colby Avenue for high tea at Rabbits Pantry

Hop down Everett’s Colby Avenue for high tea at Rabbits Pantry

The recently opened shop also offers sandwiches, crepes and relaxation.

Hop down Everett’s Colby Avenue for high tea at Rabbits Pantry
A neglected donkey gets a new purpose in life: running

A neglected donkey gets a new purpose in life: running

Sherman was rescued by writer Chris McDougall of “Born to Run” fame and his family.

A neglected donkey gets a new purpose in life: running
Explore the park that soars above the Snohomish River Valley

Explore the park that soars above the Snohomish River Valley

The 1,463-acre Lord Hill Park offers trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding near Snohomish.

Explore the park that soars above the Snohomish River Valley
She may be new to bartending, but everyone knows her name

She may be new to bartending, but everyone knows her name

Amanda Biship is the bartender at The Clubhouse Bar and Grill in Everett, where it feels like family.

She may be new to bartending, but everyone knows her name
Marysville’s Red Curtain tackles Gothic tale set in Appalachia

Marysville’s Red Curtain tackles Gothic tale set in Appalachia

With a large cast and a complex set, ‘Dark of the Moon’ is the troupe’s biggest challenge yet.

Marysville’s Red Curtain tackles Gothic tale set in Appalachia