Not only is he a third generation Ballardite, he is a third generation “Mitchell Taylor Bowie,” pronounced like Colonel Bowie and his knife, not rocker, Ziggy Stardust. But the circles in which he moves, like the rare book world, and his tenants…MORE
Features
Muralist leaves his mark
Fri, 03/06/09
Though you may not know his name, you've undoubtedly seen the work of Glenn Case all around West Seattle, in the windows of Bakery Nouveau or the walls of Easy Street Records.
Somewhere in the neighborhood Case can often be found atop a…MORE
Green My Ballard: Picolino’s rain garden
Thu, 03/05/09
Ristorante Picolino, owned and operated by Tom Bailiff, recently opened in the Sunset Hill area of Ballard and shines like a new penny with fresh paint and new plantings.
But this restaurant does more than just look good on the outside…MORE
A Garden for All: Deciding where to grow
Thu, 03/05/09
Oh, dear. Much to do and just look at this day! It’s Monday morning and I’m out in the garden in only my shirtsleeves. I think I’m coming down with a severe case of Sunny-day-itis. It hits when you least expect it, and often coincides with that…MORE
Local artist’s exhibit shows colorful side of Mexican culture
Thu, 03/05/09
Local West Seattle artist Monica Rodriguez Pieratt has created a new collection that proves you really can make something out of nothing, or at least out of things you find around the house.
Pieratt’s latest work, titled "El Emmascarado…MORE
Car Counselor: Could you close your eyes while you change my oil?
Wed, 03/04/09
“Why does it seem like every time I take my car in for an oil change I end up with a list of other items that my car needs?”
That is a great question. I realize that time and money both seem to be in short supply now-a-days and when you…MORE
Common Cents: Create a strategy for maturing CDs
Wed, 03/04/09
Some things, like fine wines, get better with age. But a certificate of deposit (CD) is not one of them.
If you have a maturing CD, you need to decide what to do with it — and the earlier you make this decision, the better off you’ll be.…MORE
Couple chosen for "Mamma Mia!" wedding
Wed, 03/04/09
The Admiral Theater has found a couple to participate in its “Mamma Mia!” themed wedding, and their story is particularly appropriate for the event.
Melodie Anderson, 64, and John Babcock, 60, have been dating, on and off, for the past 18…MORE
101 Things to do in Ballard: Drink and be Jolly
Wed, 03/04/09
We love our microbrews. We love tasty bar food. There’s a one stop shop by the name of Jolly Roger Taproom.
Jolly Roger is the restaurant associated with Ballard’s Maritime Pacific Brewing Company, founded in 1990 by Ballard resident…MORE
Soothing, sultry jazz band comes to Easy Street
Wed, 03/04/09
In today’s economy it can be difficult to find quality entertainment with a tight budget, but this weekend the intriguing sounds of jazz act the Katie Voss Trio will be playing a free, all ages show at Easy Street Records.
The trio…MORE