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On The Boards prides itself on offering challenging and original work from across the globe

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The Seattle Rep's Anastasia Higham finds theater education on Queen Anne

Seattle Center has figured large in Anastasia Higham’s pursuit of her vocation as an actor.

Queen Anne's Catherine Grealish featured in 'Symphonic Stories' in March

Music lovers will not want to miss the world-premiere “Symphonic Stories” concert on Sunday, March 18 at Benaroya Hall. 

New Teatro ZinZanni act weaves Latin theme with Occupy movement

Teatro ZinZanni performers deliver a wonderful mix of outrageous humor, acrobatic talent and subtle political wit in the new show, “Caliente,” playing through June 10.

Smith Cove land to become a park

Long process to secure property appears coming to an end

   At long last, it appears that all sides are close to completing a deal that would result in the land at Smith Cove being turned into a large park.

Dick's Drive-Ins to honor military service with free hamburgers and cheeseburgers on Veterans Day

Dick's Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. announced today free hamburgers and cheeseburgers in honor of Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. Free burgers will be served throughout the day at all 6 Dick's Drive-In Restaurants to any veteran or active military member as a way to honor past and present military service.The burger chain is among a number of Queen Anne and Magnolia restaurants offering free meals to military veterans on Friday.

A chance to rendez-vous with French Cinema

Among the best reasons for feeling optimistic about the expanded reach of SIFF Cinema — the new facilities at Seattle Center and the acquisition of the three Uptown screens nearby — is that it increases Seattleites’ chances of getting access to institutional film programming from elsewhere in the movie universe. 

Bartell Drugs erects barriers to protect shoppers from cars

  Linda Sommerville is lucky to be alive.    The Magnolia resident suffered a freak accident when she was crushed underneath a car while shopping inside the Magnolia Bartell Drugs last year.     The driver, a reportedly elderly woman   who had parked in front of the store, accidentally put the car into drive instead of reverse – ramming right through the front of the store where Sommerville was standing.

Are you ready for landslide season?

Seattle is inviting the public to a free landslide meeting being held from 10 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Judge Warren & Nobie Chan Education Center at South Seattle Community College, 6000 16 Avenue S.W. in South Seattle.

'21 Jump Street' is raunchy fun

“21 Jump Street” is the kind of raunchy comedy, like “The Hangover,” that just works. I’m not saying it’s great. But given what it has to work with (drugs, alcohol, guys who swear, violence, sex) it somehow manages to pull it off. The film starts off with a high-energy momentum that keeps it going at a nice swift pace. 

Albania blood feud film lacks dramatic power

At the very least Joshua Marston’s “The Forgiveness of Blood” gives us an interesting set up: The central story takes place in the midst of a family blood feud in the mountains of Albania. The whole idea of a blood feud sounds silly, doesn’t it? Sort of like gang violence. The idea that a small quarrel between two families can lead to murder and retaliation, not to mention the family that is being targeted having to stay confined in their house until the feud is resolved.

Queen Anne Farmers Market completes year showing strong growth

The Queen Anne Farmers Market overcame a number of hurdles this year to continue to thrive and grow, said the market’s steering committee.

Magnolia's Holiday Open House coming Friday

The 35th Annual Magnolia Village Holiday Open House will be held 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov 18.  Sponsored by the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce, the event will include the traditional tree lighting ceremony, a visit from Santa Claus and plenty of music and caroling throughout the Magnolia Village.