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Taproot Theatre puts on anti-bully program for children

Taproot Theatre's Road Company is celebrating a quarter century of touring dynamic social-issues plays to schools this academic year. Performing at school assemblies throughout Western Washington and across the Pacific Northwest, the Road Company's current repertoire focuses on teaching students how to prevent and respond to bullying and harassment.

Family portrait inspired by French vernissage tradition

In Renaissance tradition, when a painting was completed, the artist and the commissioner of the painting would gather with all of their patrons, friends, etc. to witness the unveiling of the painting.

Colorwheel celebrates 20 years

More than 20 years ago, Jeff and Kay Benesi were strolling along Sixth Avenue and saw that the beauty shop at 1959 Sixth Ave. at the corner at West Crockett Street in Queen Anne, was gone and the space was vacant.

Locals, ideas help QA restaurants survive the year

Restaurateurs call 2009 ‘worst year ever’

The year 2009 may be over, but its economic slump still resonates for restaurants on Queen Anne Hill.After the sudden loss of Peet's Coffee Co. and the upcoming transformation of Julia's into a completely new restaurant, the reality of last year's economy seems more substantial. Several restaurants said it was their worst year yet.

Memorial Day moments

Steve Schimmelman took a couple of pictures of the weekend's Memorial Day events in Magnolia.

Diversions 6/9

Marking its 20th anniversary Book-It Repertory Theatre presents The Cider House Rules, the famed novel turned play by John Irving. It is the story of orphan Homer Wells' life in a Maine orphanage and his education under the tutelage of Dr. Larch, who delivers not only babies but their mothers, too. The play runs from June 9 throught July 11. Book-It Repertory Theatre is located in the Center House Theatre, at the Seattle Center. The Center House Theatre is on the first floor of the Center House (under the food court, at the opposite end from the Children's Museum). Tickets vary from $15 to $40. For more information visit www.book-it.org or call 206-216-0833.

Norman Weeks: Life was a song

He sang his way through life! Norman Elmer Weeks, beloved father of Mary Simpson, Nancy Weeks, and Richard Weeks, passed away quietly on Sunday, May 30, at Parkwest Care Center in Seattle. He was 92.

Magnolia girls to dance in "Coppelia."

Two Magnolia girls will be dancing in Pacific Northwest Ballet's production of "Coppelia" which runs through June 13 at McCaw Hall. Ashley Ochsner (left) a ninth grader at Holy Names Academy and Eileen Kelly is a ninth grader at Seattle Prep.

All aboard!

Train enthusiasts flock to Science Center for railroad show

Thousands of model-train enthusiasts gathered at the Pacific Science Center last weekend for the 36th Annual Model Railroad Show, bringing with them a passion and appreciation for their unique hobby.

Children's Film Festival reaches across borders

International cinema, animation for all ages featured

The upcoming Children's Film Festival is a reminder that Disney and Pixar haven't entirely monopolized children's entertainment.

Il Trovatore is sensational

So just why would anyone want to see Verdi's "Il Trovatore," an excessively Byzantine and dark opera in which revenge carries the day as the parents' sins are devastatingly visited upon their children?

Masked marauders are back

Creature tried to follow woman into home

Raccoons have again attacked a dog in the community.

Karate kid

Katie Chao of Queen Anne continued her winning ways by taking first and second place trophies at the recent Washington State Invitational Karate Championships held May 8 at Edmonds Community College.

Ballet in the Village

Village Ballet at Magnolia Community Center will present its spring recital at 5:30 p.m., Friday, June 11, in the Catherine Blaine School auditorium.

Swedish car show brings back memories

Phil Lacefield Jr. horrifies other Saab owners by driving his 1966 Saab Monte Carlo on a regular basis. Lacefield shrugs off the criticism. What does it matter if there's only four left in the country? "It's got four wheels, it needs to be driven," he said simply.