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Magician enchants Queen Anne, Magnolia kids

Over the last 15 years, Queen Anne magician Evan Reynolds has enchanted both kid and adult audiences with his family-friendly tricks and secrets. He initially got into magic in the late 1990s, performing at corporate events at restaurants and bars. When he began having kids of his own, Reynolds sought different opportunities.

Making the rounds of February specials

Making the rounds of tables around town: round, oblong, rectangular and square. 

Young artists help save bus service

Three kindergarteners show us the way to save bus service to Magnolia. Elena Traskina, Alyosha Adams and Yumiko Baron were winners in the Magnolia Transit Riders’ art competition. The three are students in Brenda Hatley’s class at Lawton Elementary School.   

A tale of two restaurants: 'The staying power is in the food'

According to popular myth, 90 percent of restaurant startups go under in the first five years. Those near-suicidal odds are far better than the chances of Canlis installing a take-out window anytime soon — but still.

Magnolia Manor Park closer to levy funding, completion

On March 18, Magnolia Manor Park moved up the list to become one of 12 park projects around the city to potentially receive Park Levy funding through the 2008 Parks Opportunity Fund. 

'GI Joe' sequel better off played for laughs

Except for a few funny (when the movie acknowledges its campy roots) moments, John M Chu’s “GI Joe: Retaliation” is a relatively underwhelming CGI-action ordeal.

Magnolia families, teachers take action on education

FEAT partners schools, families in student learning

More than 40 years of research has shown that when families are engaged inside and outside of the classroom, students are more likely to get better grades, graduate on time and head to college, regardless of their income level, according to the Washington State PTA.

Christopher Togawa Insurance celebrates quarter-century mark

Queen Anne resident Christopher Togawa marks the 25th year of Christopher Togawa Insurance Agency (CTIA) on Saturday, Feb. 23, with an appreciation event for clients, family, friends and referral partners.

Magnolia artist Rachael Bigham to show at Narthex Gallery

Magnolia artist Rachael Bigham loves public art, and her first gallery showing will open with an artist’s reception on Sunday, March 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Narthex Gallery at Magnolia United Church of Christ (3555 W. McGraw St.).

Modern-home expert joins Windermere's Wall Street office

Magnolia resident Heidi Ward, co-founder and managing partner of 360°Modern, a network of brokers specializing in modern-architecture homes, has joined Windermere Real Estate/Wall Street. 

A retirement party at Magnolia Ace Hardware

Anne Wallin has worked for Robert and Joan Wilson for 32 of the 35 years the Wilsons have owned Magnolia Ace Hardware Co. (2420 34th Ave. W.) in the Village. On March 14 the store celebrated her retirement with a party, which included the gift of a golden hammer.

New film explores hidden meanings in 'The Shining'

When Stanley Kubrick’s horror film “The Shining” came out in 1980, one of the major criticisms it received — besides the fact that it deviated so much from the original Stephen King novel — is that it felt like an underwhelming exercise from the aging filmmaker.

SPU grad to work at Vietnam orphanage

Seattle Pacific University alumna Ava Van, a multimedia journalist and photographer, will dedicate two months volunteering full-time at an orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She will document the entire trip on her blog, “57 Days in Ho Chi Minh” (57daysinhochiminh.tumblr.com), beginning March 1 through April 26.

Magnolia author reaches out to young readers

A resident writer and longtime staff member of Magnolia’s Bookstore, Cameron Dokey has written more than 40 books for young adults that range from historical and horror to romance and fantasy.