During opening night of the independent film, "Old Goats" at the Tin Theater in Burien Nov. 17, owner Dan House took the stage and kvelled (Yiddish for 'bursted with pride, and then some') about one of the film's stars, Benita Staadecker. He then…MORE
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Helmstetler lights are tuned up and ready to rock
Sat, 11/17/12
The amazing animated light display at the Helmstetler House got their final tune up this past week and are now ready to rock. The West Seattle Herald was given an exclusive first look at this years show and it's going to be remarkable.
The…MORE
Old songs, new Bazan
Fri, 11/16/12
By Dusty Henry
In a dimly lit underground practice space off of Leary Way in Ballard, David Bazan and his band mates Alex Westcoat and Andy Fitts stand in a triangle formation with their instruments and a six-pack of beer in between them…MORE
Pet of the Week: Lola is a major squirrel hunter
Wed, 11/14/12
Trish and Seamas Markey got their dog Lola, a golden retriever from Rush Hill Golden Retrievers in Arlington and she was named with the help of their daughter Keely) after the Tom Douglas restaurant of the same name. Lola is now five years old.…MORE
Westside School offering a 'Test Drive' for prospective students Nov. 15
Wed, 11/14/12
WestSide School at 7740 34th Ave. SW is doing something a little different to attract new students. Prospective students for grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 will have an opportunity to "test drive" the Middle School at Westside Thursday evening Nov. 15.…MORE
West Seattle musicians are featured in acclaimed Garfield Jazz Band
Wed, 11/14/12
The public is invited to hear Seattle’s renowned Garfield Jazz Band I as it launches its 2012-2013 performance season with a free concert on Thursday, November 29. The show starts at 7:30pm.
Quincy Jones Performance Center, Garfield High…MORE
Ballard breweries lose out in Winter Taste contest, but still have fun
Tue, 11/13/12
Despite three brewery giants participating, no one from Ballard won in the Phinney Neighborhood Association 25th Annual Winter Beer Taste.
Hale's Ales, Hilliard's Beer and Reuben's Brews all participated in the competition. Hale's brought…MORE
Why Don’t they?
Mon, 11/12/12
By Georgie Bright Kunkel
Complainers are always asking, “Why don’t they?” and end with whatever they would like someone else to accomplish. We are so used to expecting the corporation or the government or some institution to do…MORE
Capturing and freezing moments of the Sámi people
Mon, 11/12/12
By Elizabeth Wang
No roads. No lights. No nothing. The sharp contrast between dark and darker drew photographer Birgitte Aarestrup to the Arctic Sámpi region of northern Sweden. Inspired to shoot and preserve the Sámi people way of life,…MORE
West Seattle boys built a moonbot to compete in the Mindstorms Challenge
Sun, 11/11/12
Two West Seattle boys, age 9 made a presentation of their science and robotics skills at the newly opened wing for the Space Shuttle Trainer at the Museum of Flight on Sun. Nov. 11.
Asa Buehler, and his friend Kyle Jensen worked for the…MORE