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By Georgie Bright Kunkel

Over the years people have risen up to demand what they considered to be their rights and to share in the good life. But even with any one group speaking out for equality at any one time, there has been the…MORE

By Jeanny Rhee

There are locals that merely make up Seattle and there are long-time locals that epitomize Seattle’s bohemian culture and spirit. Seattle native and Roosevelt High School alum Norman Petersen would be the latter.

Born…MORE

By Amanda Knox

In the wake of Chinese New Year, ArtsWest Theatre has welcomed home ex interim Artistic Director Annie Lareau to direct the theatre’s latest production, Chinglish, by Tony award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang. Lareau—…MORE

By Peggy Sturdivant

Last spring a local writer asked if there was a space in Ballard similar to Hugo House; a writer’s center on Capitol Hill that provides classes, workshops and overall support for writers. She also said, “If nothing…MORE

In hopes of expanding the public knowledge and awareness of the native American art in our community and elsewhere, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society has teamed up with Duke's Restaurant to offer an Alaskan Totem Cruise Sept. 19-26.…MORE

by Pat Cashman

Even after all these weeks have gone by, a friend is still railing about the New England Patriots. “Those guys are cheaters!” he said. “I mean, under-inflating their balls? A baseball team would never do that.” What…MORE

By Georgie Bright Kunkel

What a strange title for a column. But it is true that our weather has been unusually mild all year so far. Just this morning I saw my first chickadee flitting about in the bare limbs of the chestnut tree in my…MORE

“ ‘Piano Man’ is probably one of the most difficult songs in our library, but you’re doing a pretty good job,” said Kevin McCarthy, of McCarthy Music and inventor of the Illuminating Piano.

With very minimal experience on the keys, this…MORE

By Carole Smith

Upon some futuristic tide Into our waters she would glide A streamlined lass whose smooth design Would conquer hearts in record time

For unlike any other ship Instead of just an island trip You felt like you were…MORE

By Peggy Sturdivant

“I’m a milliner.”

I overheard those words at Sunset Hill Green Market and immediately looked around. I’m not sure I’d heard anyone speak those words before.

Sure enough, the speaker was wearing a hat,…MORE