Guitar musicians, dance coming to Kirkland Performance Center

Live music abounds and is also a significant part of KPC’s spring dance offering: Khambatta Dance’s world premiere, “India Calling.” - Contributed
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Live music abounds and is also a significant part of KPC’s spring dance offering: Khambatta Dance’s world premiere, “India Calling.”
A plethora of guitar musicians from around the globe will descend on the Kirkland Performance Center this spring.

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3:44 PM February 15, 2012 0

Behind the fairytale – what planning a wedding is really like

By Brianna Butterfield Engagement photo by Sarah Costa, all other images by Chad Coleman In a room of people I didn’t know, he looked like someone worth talking to. It was that smile – the kind that lit up his whole face.  Of course he could have my phone number when he asked for it. A college party in...

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Blogs 2:16 PM February 21, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

International Community School students create lip dub video to Aretha Franklin's 'Respect'

The ASB executive council at International School recently involved the entire school in a spirit-filled lipdub video to the song "Respect," by Aretha Franklin.

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updated 10:14 AM February 13, 2012 0  

It’s an American Whirl

Loud & About Column by Heija Nunn My daughter “Sistafoo” is not a good girl, not in the classic sense of the word. Her greatest girly-girl deficit has been her failure to adopt all things Mattel –  including that busty icon Barbie. Instead, Sistafoo prefers the recycle bin, an obsession with a game called Minecraft, the boob...

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Blogs 2:25 PM February 10, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Crack some bubbly, no matter the season

By Nat Levy Just because it’s not New Year’s Eve doesn’t mean the season of celebration has ended. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re not too far away from the Mom/Dad/Grad triumvirate that kicks off many a summer party. This specialized wine uses only three grapes in its production – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and...

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Blogs 2:22 PM February 10, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Kirkland band Rising Union's debut album 'Love Songs' coming on Valentine's Day

Kirkland resident Peter McMurray is no stranger to these feelings, and that’s why he wrote some songs about love for his pop rock band, Rising Union. The band’s debut album, “Love Songs” will be released on Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day.

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updated 12:01 PM February 9, 2012 3

Carlton Inn in Kirkland features work by renowned artist

Raymond Chow, internationally renowned artist is currently exhibiting 10 pieces of his artwork, including four original paintings on canvases: 3 Kirkland Statues, 3 Boys on Shore, Golf Balls in Kirkland and Mothers Help, at the Carlton Inn at Totem Lake located at 12233 N.E. Totem Lake Parkway, Kirkland.

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updated 12:33 PM February 6, 2012 0

Made with amoré | Local shop makes buying chocolate personal again

Story and Photos by Celeste Gracey The man stepped into the little chocolate shop with a greater interest in addressing the shopkeeper than sorting through which of the 40 bonbon flavors to take home. The tradition has been a bright spot in his recent weeks, which have been spent working through his mother’s death. Brenda Archuletta, owner...

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Blogs 11:55 AM February 6, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Music in February

The Fray is coming to Paramount Theatre Bake’s Place 4135 Providence Point Dr. S.E., Issaquah, 425-391-3335 2-03: Butch Harrison & Good Company More: www.bakesplace.org Benaroya Hall 200 University Street, Seattle, 206-215-4800 2-02/05: Bond and Beyond – 50 Years 2-11: Andre Feriante – In the Theater of Love 2-18/19: Seattle Women’s Chorus – Shot Through the Heart 2-22/23: Itzhak Perlman with Seattle Symphony 2-24: Celebrate Asia More: www.seattlesymphony.org Dimitriou’s...

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Blogs 5:09 PM February 3, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

The Weasel himself – Pauly Shore

By Gabrielle Nomura A career in entertainment was virtually pre-ordained for Pauly Montgomery Shore, also known by his alter-ego “The Weasel.” At age 4, he sat on the lap of Elvis himself; Shore’s father, comedian Sammy Shore, opened for Elvis during the early ’70s. Around the same time, Shore’s parents opened The Comedy Store on Hollywood’s...

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Blogs 12:28 PM February 3, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Editorial Note | Three cheers for real love

By Gabrielle Nomura Let me be clear, I’m not walking down the aisle anytime soon. My left hand is still bling-free, except for the occasional glittery nail polish. While I would love to go to Hawaii or Mexico ASAP, it certainly won’t be on a honeymoon. While The Boy and I will soon celebrate our fourth year...

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Blogs 5:48 PM February 2, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

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