Pacific Sound Chorus wins first place
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Pacific Sound Chorus won all four categories in the regional competition.
The Pacific Sound Chorus captured first place at the regional a cappella chorus competition May 18 in Spokane. As regional champions they will advance to international competition, which will take place during November of 2014, in Baltimore, Md., and will compete against more than 30 of the top regional winners of choruses from around the world.
Brain freeze: Fresh drinks for the warmer months
BY CELINA KAREIVA
As the mercury rises around the Eastside, finding a drink that fights the temps is essential.We’ve put together a list of places to grab delicious smoothies and healthy juice for when you tire of those overly sweet blended-iced coffees or need a break from calorie-filled treats like ice cream. Of course we included...
Kids get a $230,000 helping hand
BY ROSE DENNIS
Assistance League of the Eastside Corks for A Cause was an enjoyable evening of fun, friends and philanthropy at The Newcastle Golf Club on April 27. This wine-themed event was attended by more than 350 guests who began the evening with wine tasting from five Washington wineries while bidding on a multitude of...
Exposing dance on the Eastside
BY GABRIELLE NOMURA
Don’t be fooled.
Seattle may be where people go to the ballet. It may be home to modern-dance hubs, Velocity Dance Center, On the Boards theater, and hip-hopper’s studio of choice, Westlake Dance Center. But the big city is not the place to see dance.
Enter Expose the Eastside – a dance collective with a...
Seriously funny
BY KEEGAN PROSSER
Kevin Pollak has been performing stand-up comedy since he was a kid. His first act? Lip syncing to Bill Cosby’s album.
“It made my parents laugh, and at the age of 10, I’d never seen them laugh so hard,” Pollak says. “It was kind of unnerving – like the first time you see your...
All the world is a stage
Loud and About Column by Heija Nunn
Shakespeare opined “All The World is a Stage” and given the cheap, easy-to-produce reality shows that dominate the airwaves, a lot of people are getting their 15 minutes.
The popular show “America’s Got Talent” showcases classic talent while also introducing viewers to under-appreciated, but equally challenging to develop skills like...
Noshing in the sun
BY LINDA BALL
It’s summertime and since everyone loves a picnic, outdoor dining is one way to enjoy one without packing up your basket. Several Eastside eateries offer outdoor seating, more than we have room for here. So get out and enjoy the sun, great food and perhaps a happy hour (or two).
Kirkland
The Slip
80 Kirkland Ave.,...
Nightlife in June
Chateau St Michelle
6-15: A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
6-29: Steve Miller Band
14111 NE 145th St., Woodinville, 425-488-1133
Bake’s Place
6-3: The Fig Brothers
6-4: Hans Brehmer Trio
6-5: Rod Cook and Toast
6-6: Michael Gotz Jazzukha
6-7: Patricia Lee
6-8: Crème Tangerine
6-10: The Fig Brothers
6-11: Hans Brehmer Trio
6-12: Rod Cook and Toast
6-13: Michael Gotz Jazzukha
6-14: Little Bill & the Bluenotes
6-15:...
Eden on the Eastside
BY KEEGAN PROSSER
The weather’s getting warmer (we hope) and it’s time to go play outside.
You pack up the car – with blankets and an ice chest and lots of toys for fun in the sun. You grab the kids, already suited up, life jackets in hand. And then you drive. And drive. And drive. To...
Road Trip
BY DON RIGGS
“Livin’ the Dream.” That’s a popular license plate frame at RV parks. A lot of people talk about retiring, hopping into a motorhome or trailer and going around the country. Our health was OK, we had a little cash and credit left, so we actually did it.
Our Big Trip was talked about and...
Editor’s note: June gloom
Dear reader,
June can be a doozy of a month in the Northwest.
For many, it’s the last month of school. That last, winding road on a long stretch of learning.
For others, it means summer Fridays – getting to leave the office a few hours early to enjoy the lovely afternoon. Or is that just an...
