In 2005, two ambitious young men rented a spooky old warehouse on 14th Avenue and set off to explore the dark secrets of making a low-budget horror film, and just as they started their work on an adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's "Shadow over Innsmouth," the Capitol Hill Times caught up with director Dan Gildark and screenwriter Grant Cogswell to talk about the experience.Nearly two years later, the movie "Cthulhu" received its world premiere at the 2007 Seattle International Film Festival. Meeting up once again with Gildark and Cogswell at the festival, we talked to the two filmmakers about shooting in Seattle and Astoria, working with Tori Spelling and the cost of setting a man on fire.
PERMIT DECISIONS ■ 819 13th Ave. (3006908) on a Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into six unit lots. The construction of townhouses has been approved under Project No. 6086882. This subdivision of property is only for the purpose of allowing sale or lease of the unit lots. Development standards will be applied to the original parcel and not to each of the new unit lots. The following appealable decision has been made based on submitted plans: Short Subdivision to create six unit lots conditionally granted. The hearing examiner must receive appeals of this decision no later than June 21.
Four North End residents are working in SIS Productions' upcoming "Sex in Seattle: Episode 14: To Choose or Not to Choose."North Seattle's Audrey R. Fan, a University of Washington graduate, is the public-relations manager. She has acted in previous episodes and served as an assistant producer.
That's it! I give up! Obviously, if I want a dance partner this summer I can't simply wait to be asked. I've got to do something, and I've decided that something - as I clench my jaw and square my shoulders - will be dreaded Internet dating. I will resign myself to standing alongside the information superhighway, figuratively, with a sign 'round my neck declaring my desperation, and my hope that someone interesting throws his name in my cup.
OPENING: Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy will open its second Seattle location on June 28 in the northwest corner of the Wallingford Center, 1815 N. 45th St.See Full story for details and news about staff additions, awards, and endowments
This time of year seems to be the season for taking pictures: graduations, weddings, summer vacations. Most people these days have a digital camera, but with the fairly recent advent of digital technology, most have no idea how to best print, share and archive their precious pictures. Here are some tips for helping you make the most of digital photos while keeping your photos organized and accessible.
❚ PUBLIC HEARING: Seattle City Light will have a public hearing on June 28 on the new Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act standards, which address net metering, fuel sources, fossil-fuel general efficiency, smart metering and interconnection.
Volunteers build a three-bedroom, two-bath house at the Fremont Fair for Habitat for Humanity, United Way and Solid Ground (formerly the Fremont Public Association). The framework was later disassembled and moved to Snoqualmie Ridge.
Downtown Seattle has gone to the pigs, thanks to a cadre of local artists and sponsors. The 100 painted pigs dotting the city commemorate Pike Place Market's 100th anniversary. Green Lake artist Doug Keith created two of the pigs.
The Seattle School Board is allowing Seattle high school students to ride King County Metro buses to school instead of the traditional bus, saving the district nearly $1 million per year. Under the plan, which would be phased in over three years, Roosevelt High School students will start next school year
A rainy morning didn't stop volunteers from Catharine Blaine School, the local office of Windermere Real Estate and the neighborhood from tackling a preliminary landscaping project last Friday, June 15.
The second annual Capitol Hill Independence Day Community Picnic takes place on Wednesday, July 4, from noon to 5 p.m. at Cal Anderson Park The celebration will include music, food, kids activities and an opportunity to gather in one of the city's best parks.
Food bank clients in Magnolia can now receive Helping Harvest vouchers to use for shopping at the Magnolia Farmers Market. This summer's voucher program is funded by donations from the Magnolia Community Club and the Magnolia Community Center Advisory Council.The $2 vouchers are given away free to families in need by Catharine Blaine K-8 and Lawton Elementary schools as well as Daybreak Star Center.
Questions or comments about the following applications or actions should be directed to the Regulatory Services Division, Washington State Liquor Control Board, 3000 Pacific Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 43098, Olympia, WA 98504-3098, or call (360) 664-1600.
In the sweltering aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many rescue personnel were nationally celebrated as heroes. Some volunteers' efforts, though essential to the city's recovery, were waylaid in the media frenzy for visions of hope. Gina Landerholm, director at Bleitz Funeral Home on the northern edge of Queen Anne, responded to a call for funeral professionals immediately after the disaster. She spent two weeks visiting homes, hospitals and other buildings, recovering victims of the hurricane and relocating their bodies to a holding area, eventually reuniting them with their families.