Applicants sought for Artist Trust Fellowship

Artists practicing in craft, literary, media and music arts in Washington state are eligible to apply for the 2012 Artist Trust Fellowship.

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3:20 PM February 19, 2012 0

Behind the fairytale – what planning a wedding is really like

By Brianna Butterfield Engagement photo by Sarah Costa, all other images by Chad Coleman In a room of people I didn’t know, he looked like someone worth talking to. It was that smile – the kind that lit up his whole face.  Of course he could have my phone number when he asked for it. A college party in...

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Blogs 2:16 PM February 21, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

New musicial, 'It Shoulda Been You,' coming to Village Theatre

Village Theatre has announced the casting for "It Shoulda Been You," the second new musical production in its 2011-2012 Mainstage Season.

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4:31 PM February 16, 2012 0

Evergreen City Ballet to perform 'Fancy Nancy' in Bellevue this weekend

Children throughout the Puget Sound can experience the world of ballet and live performance when Evergreen City Ballet presents its third annual family performance series featuring “Fancy Nancy”, “Dancing to Disney” along with excerpts of “Sleeping Beauty.” Last year’s performances sold out.

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3:09 PM February 16, 2012 0

Chop Shop dance festival celebrates 5th year

A lot can change in five years. For Eva Stone, producer of the Bellevue-based dance festival, Chop Shop: Bodies of Work, that couldn't be more true.

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updated 5:15 PM February 13, 2012 0

It’s an American Whirl

Loud & About Column by Heija Nunn My daughter “Sistafoo” is not a good girl, not in the classic sense of the word. Her greatest girly-girl deficit has been her failure to adopt all things Mattel –  including that busty icon Barbie. Instead, Sistafoo prefers the recycle bin, an obsession with a game called Minecraft, the boob...

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Blogs 2:25 PM February 10, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Crack some bubbly, no matter the season

By Nat Levy Just because it’s not New Year’s Eve doesn’t mean the season of celebration has ended. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re not too far away from the Mom/Dad/Grad triumvirate that kicks off many a summer party. This specialized wine uses only three grapes in its production – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and...

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Blogs 2:22 PM February 10, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Made with amoré | Local shop makes buying chocolate personal again

Story and Photos by Celeste Gracey The man stepped into the little chocolate shop with a greater interest in addressing the shopkeeper than sorting through which of the 40 bonbon flavors to take home. The tradition has been a bright spot in his recent weeks, which have been spent working through his mother’s death. Brenda Archuletta, owner...

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Blogs 11:55 AM February 6, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Music in February

The Fray is coming to Paramount Theatre Bake’s Place 4135 Providence Point Dr. S.E., Issaquah, 425-391-3335 2-03: Butch Harrison & Good Company More: www.bakesplace.org Benaroya Hall 200 University Street, Seattle, 206-215-4800 2-02/05: Bond and Beyond – 50 Years 2-11: Andre Feriante – In the Theater of Love 2-18/19: Seattle Women’s Chorus – Shot Through the Heart 2-22/23: Itzhak Perlman with Seattle Symphony 2-24: Celebrate Asia More: www.seattlesymphony.org Dimitriou’s...

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Blogs 5:09 PM February 3, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Girl About Town | Generational gap makes 'The Odd Couple' a hit for some, dated for others

Let me get one thing straight – as a 20-something, I'm not sure I'm qualified to write a review of Village Theatre's newest play, "The Odd Couple."

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updated 2:05 PM February 3, 2012 0

The Weasel himself – Pauly Shore

By Gabrielle Nomura A career in entertainment was virtually pre-ordained for Pauly Montgomery Shore, also known by his alter-ego “The Weasel.” At age 4, he sat on the lap of Elvis himself; Shore’s father, comedian Sammy Shore, opened for Elvis during the early ’70s. Around the same time, Shore’s parents opened The Comedy Store on Hollywood’s...

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Blogs 12:28 PM February 3, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

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