The Magic of Mrs. Piggle Wiggle coming to Kirkland’s Studio East

Studio East’s latest production, The Magic Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, opens May 31 at their Kirkland Mainstage Theater. - Courtesy of Studio East
Courtesy of Studio East
Studio East’s latest production, The Magic Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, opens May 31 at their Kirkland Mainstage Theater.
Studio East’s latest production, The Magic Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, opens May 31 at their Kirkland Mainstage Theater.

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3:22 PM May 16, 2013

Outlook: bright and sunny

Loud and About Column by Heija Nunn Checking the weather forecast is not part of my daily routine. I know what to expect. Just like my default plan for Seattle weather –layers, layers, layers – my own personal outlook has a default setting that is consistent, predictable and for the most part, safely reliable for the people...

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Blogs 10:48 AM May 14, 2013 The Scene, a Staff Blog

A safe place for teens

BY ANDY NYSTROM AND CELINA KAREIVA Punk-rock statesman Ian MacKaye once said in an interview about young musicians, “I feel like right now while we’re talking, there’s some kids, if they’re not already playing it, they’re cookin’ it up — it’s comin’, can’t be stopped.” Old Fire House Teen Center Program Coordinator Rana Shmait wholeheartedly agrees with...

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Blogs 12:48 PM May 10, 2013 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Kirkland author releases pre-teen fantasy book

Kirkland resident Marissa Burt is pleased to announce the release of her middle-grade fantasy “Story’s End” last month.

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10:32 AM May 9, 2013

Juanita High School student to perform at the Ten Grands

A trombone player from Juanita High School, Victor Keegan Taggart, 16, and two other student musicians from Redmond High School will perform at Benaroya Hall on May 11.

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updated 10:04 AM May 9, 2013

Michael McDonald comes to Parlor Live

BY KEEGAN PROSSER Michaal McDonald is the kind of entertainer that’s got his hands in everything: acting, directing, writing, stand-up comedy. But you’ll probably know him best as man-child Stuart Larkin, a character he played during his 10-year run on “MadTV.” After leaving the show in 2007, McDonald worked both behind and in front of the camera...

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Blogs 10:13 AM May 8, 2013 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Hot dogs serve up fun, funds for Camp Korey

BY ROSE DENNIS It’s wasn’t your typical fundraiser luncheon at the Bellevue Hilton on March 14. The menu consisted of hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, and of course, s’mores for dessert. But this was to support Camp Korey, which provides experiences for kids with serious medical conditions. And the enthusiastic supporters responded by raising $189,000 for the organization. Credit Event...

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Blogs 10:51 AM May 6, 2013 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Making a Fashion Statement for Spring

BY ROSE DENNIS With the warmer weather shortly upon us, The Bellevue Collection recently presented the key trends to inspire us. To look chic and make a fashion statement this season here are some of the top trends. The Short List for updating your wardrobe: Prints & Patterns ∙ Warm –Weather Leather ∙ Bright and Bold Colors...

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Blogs 3:20 PM May 3, 2013 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Fashionable fingertips

BY GABRIELLE NOMURA Caela Bailey knows good art. The Seattle-based chanteuse, dancer and all around-entertainer, has been been performing and touring with her family’s vaudeville troupe, The Royal Famille DuCaniveaux, since she was 2. That’s why Bailey respects her nail artist, Jan Bailey (no relation) at Shanti Salon, as just that: an artist. “I think my nails...

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Blogs 12:55 PM May 3, 2013 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Flavors of Tuscany

STORY AND PHOTO BY LINDA BALL Giovanni Nardone is a long way from his hometown of Caserta, in the Campania region of Italy. Now a resident of Bellevue, he worked for a food company in Canada and is the founder and CEO of Nardone Wine and Food, which imports fine wine and food to his warehouse...

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Blogs 3:00 PM May 2, 2013 The Scene, a Staff Blog

All eyes on the birds

BY SETH TRUSCOTT There they were, winging and diving above a secluded meadow at Lake Sammamish State Park — the first tree swallows of the season. “It’s really nice to see the swallows,” says Andy McCormick, who’s come here with fellow Eastside Audubon members to show me the ropes of birdwatching. “It’s a sure sign of spring.” Local...

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Blogs 1:24 PM May 2, 2013 The Scene, a Staff Blog

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