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Orchestra to perform Aaron Copland’s ‘Billy the Kid’ ballets

Orchestra to perform Aaron Copland’s ‘Billy the Kid’ ballets

Cascade Symphony kicks off a new season with Oct. 12 concert featuring a solo by cellist Amos Yang.

Orchestra to perform Aaron Copland’s ‘Billy the Kid’ ballets
This old house wins top honors in Everett’s Monte Cristo Awards

This old house wins top honors in Everett’s Monte Cristo Awards

The 1925 Craftsman bungalow gets a new kitchen, remodeled bathrooms and a “secret garden.”

This old house wins top honors in Everett’s Monte Cristo Awards
Family and kid-friendly events around Snohomish County

Family and kid-friendly events around Snohomish County

Bailey’s, Bob’s, Carleton’s, Craven’s, Stocker’s, Swan’s Trail and Thomas — include… Continue reading

Family and kid-friendly events around Snohomish County
Philharmonic celebrates 10th season with specially chosen music

Philharmonic celebrates 10th season with specially chosen music

“We’re thankful for the support we’ve received,” music director Paul-Elliott Cobbs says.

Philharmonic celebrates 10th season with specially chosen music
Physicians urge everyone 6 months and older to get flu shots now

Physicians urge everyone 6 months and older to get flu shots now

Young adults and others under 65 can be among the hardest to convince they need the shot.

Physicians urge everyone 6 months and older to get flu shots now
She’s the ultimate hiker — a whopping 30,000 miles since 2003

She’s the ultimate hiker — a whopping 30,000 miles since 2003

Heather “Anish” Anderson, who achieved hiking’s triple crown, will give a talk Oct. 8 in Marysville.

She’s the ultimate hiker — a whopping 30,000 miles since 2003
“Entangle” a blue whale by Raven Skyriver, one of 60 pieces by Pacific Northwest glass artists at the Schack Art Center. (Peter Kuhnlein)

See the work of 26 glass artists at the Schack Art Center

Husband-and wife-glassmakers invited two dozen of their friends to participate in the exhibit.

“Entangle” a blue whale by Raven Skyriver, one of 60 pieces by Pacific Northwest glass artists at the Schack Art Center. (Peter Kuhnlein)
Niles Peacock, bar manager at 190 Sunset in Edmonds. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Popular Edmonds mixologist is ready to open his own business

The new joint in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood will have a familiar name: Niles Peacock Kitchen and Bar.

Niles Peacock, bar manager at 190 Sunset in Edmonds. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Kick off your Sunday shoes at ‘Footloose’ sing-along and dance

Kick off your Sunday shoes at ‘Footloose’ sing-along and dance

Marysville Opera House will host a sing-along and dance at Friday’s screening of “Footloose.”

Kick off your Sunday shoes at ‘Footloose’ sing-along and dance
New EvCC gallery show explores tension and balance in art

New EvCC gallery show explores tension and balance in art

Seattle artist Henry Jackson-Spieker invites you to go up to his installation art for a closer look.

New EvCC gallery show explores tension and balance in art
Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County

Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County

THEATER Edmonds Driftwood Players: Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; www.edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org; 425-774-9600. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” will be staged through Sept.… Continue reading

Theater, dance and comedy shows around Snohomish County
Edmonds Driftwood Players stage a Tony Award-winning play

Edmonds Driftwood Players stage a Tony Award-winning play

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is a first for a local theater company.

Edmonds Driftwood Players stage a Tony Award-winning play
Variety is key for Everett Civic Music’s seven-show season

Variety is key for Everett Civic Music’s seven-show season

The lineup includes a Croatian superstar, a Scottish strings quartet and a Beach Boys tribute band.

Variety is key for Everett Civic Music’s seven-show season
Find cheddar from another udder at these local dairy farms

Find cheddar from another udder at these local dairy farms

St. John Creamery and Glendale Shepherd produce goat and sheep cheeses, respectively.

Find cheddar from another udder at these local dairy farms
Snohomish tour features 117-year-old Foursquare-style home

Snohomish tour features 117-year-old Foursquare-style home

The Hendrie House is one of six stops on this year’s Snohomish Historical Society’s tour.

Snohomish tour features 117-year-old Foursquare-style home
Arlington’s annual art fest features 30 artists and artisans

Arlington’s annual art fest features 30 artists and artisans

Now in its 11th year, Art in Legion Park offers fine arts and crafts, live music and kids’ activities.

Arlington’s annual art fest features 30 artists and artisans
Learn about birds’ migratory miracles at Bird Fest in Edmonds

Learn about birds’ migratory miracles at Bird Fest in Edmonds

Bird expert Tim Boyer’s keynote address is on “Understanding Shorebirds: The Miracle of Migration.”

Learn about birds’ migratory miracles at Bird Fest in Edmonds
Adults living with mental illness now have place of their own

Adults living with mental illness now have place of their own

The opening of the Everett Clubhouse is ‘the fulfillment of a vision’ for an Everett couple.

Adults living with mental illness now have place of their own
Raptor rapture: Get the lowdown on the amazing avians among us

Raptor rapture: Get the lowdown on the amazing avians among us

Bird of prey expert Sue Cottrell will share her stories and photos Sept. 10 in Marysville.

Raptor rapture: Get the lowdown on the amazing avians among us
Megan Bingaman tends bar for Village Taphouse & Grill in Marysville. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

This friendly bartender makes a mean margarita in Marysville

Megan Bingaman broke into the business after she got sick of her desk job.

Megan Bingaman tends bar for Village Taphouse & Grill in Marysville. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)