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Music to Watch Out For: The Feel Flow Expo

In a time where new music teeters between obscure lo-fi indie rock and overproduced electronic dance songs, The Feel Flow Expo is brave enough to tackle a simple, yet alluring pop sound.

Bulletin Board 8/4

Help paint a huge mural on the Dexter Way North underpassEveryone is encouraged to participate in a community paint/week-end event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21 and Sunday Aug. 22.

Police Blotter 8/11

Stolen CarA man called police at 5:42 a.m. on Aug. 2 to report his car had been stolen from his secured private garage located in the 1200 block of Dexter Avenue North. The man told police he had parked his car at 9 p.m. on Aug. 1 and when he returned to the garage at 5:15 a.m. on Aug. 2 the car was gone.The man said that his car keys had been stolen in a burglary that had taken place earlier this year. He said he believes this is the means by which his car was stolen.

Green-light gay marriage already

Editorial 8/11

Last week, U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker ruled that California's gay marriage ban was unconstitutional and was in direct violation of the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment is no Constitutional footnote - by guaranteeing equal protections for all it is a cornerstone of the American way.

Some music to consider

The Black Keys do it their way

I wouldn't say I consider myself a music aficionado- I wouldn't really say I consider myself an aficionado of anything really (mainly because I don't speak Spanish on a regular basis) but I do thoroughly enjoy immersing myself in a new band.

Scouts thrive and learn on lake trip

Queen Anne Boy Scout Troop 72 returned to Bowron Lake Provincial Park last week after a four-year hiatus for an experience of a lifetime.

A Touch of Whimsy

Queen Anne artist Scott Ward's flights of fancy

Queen Anne Artist Scott Ward wants you to feel good about his flights of fancy.

The Coaching Minute

The to-do list for Summer's end

As summer ends each year, I like to use that special time to assess what's important to me for the coming seasons. I've found the following action tips help guide me to progress on what's meaningful to me starting in late August.

Squatter saga ends peacefully

The great squatter saga has come to an end and the house on Magnolia Way West is once again empty.

St. Margaret's reunion a major success

It was a great turnout on Sunday for the first reunion of teachers and students of St. Margaret's School, a Catholic school that served both Queen Anne and Magnolia communities for nearly half a century.

Congestion and cyclist safety dominate Dexter Avenue North open house

Concerns about cyclist safety and congested roadways were the main issues raised at an open house last Thursday to discuss proposed changes to Dexter Avenue North.

The Power of 'Om'

Euphoria Dance brings movement and meditation to Queen Anne.

Seattle's Hey Marseilles flies above the Bumbershoot crowd

One of the more interesting up-and-coming bands at this year's Bumbershoot is an eclectic group of local musicians who point to French folk music for inspiration.

Diversions 9/1

TheaterUMO Ensemble is celebrating 20 years in the Northwest with a new production of El Dorado. Created in the style of 'Buffoon Theatre,' El Dorado's grotesque, fantastical, irreverent Buffoons play at humanity and mock our follies, casting knowing glances at our obsession with power. El Dorado focuses on the Spanish conquistadors' quest for the legendary "Kingdom of Gold" in the Americas. The play is recommended for ages 12 years and older, due to mature content and situations. Ticket prices for adults is $20; 25 and under, $15; and children up to 12, $10.

McGinn's jobs plan a little too good to be true

Editorial 9/1

It's difficult not to be skeptical when any politician talks about creating jobs in the midst of such a slow economic recovery.