Kirkland's Parkplace Books to host event featuring James Joyce’s work
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Join Parkplace Books for an afternoon of readings from Joyce's masterpiece 'Ulysses' on June 16.
Brain freeze: Fresh drinks for the warmer months
BY CELINA KAREIVA
As the mercury rises around the Eastside, finding a drink that fights the temps is essential.We’ve put together a list of places to grab delicious smoothies and healthy juice for when you tire of those overly sweet blended-iced coffees or need a break from calorie-filled treats like ice cream. Of course we included...
Kids get a $230,000 helping hand
BY ROSE DENNIS
Assistance League of the Eastside Corks for A Cause was an enjoyable evening of fun, friends and philanthropy at The Newcastle Golf Club on April 27. This wine-themed event was attended by more than 350 guests who began the evening with wine tasting from five Washington wineries while bidding on a multitude of...
Exposing dance on the Eastside
BY GABRIELLE NOMURA
Don’t be fooled.
Seattle may be where people go to the ballet. It may be home to modern-dance hubs, Velocity Dance Center, On the Boards theater, and hip-hopper’s studio of choice, Westlake Dance Center. But the big city is not the place to see dance.
Enter Expose the Eastside – a dance collective with a...
Seriously funny
BY KEEGAN PROSSER
Kevin Pollak has been performing stand-up comedy since he was a kid. His first act? Lip syncing to Bill Cosby’s album.
“It made my parents laugh, and at the age of 10, I’d never seen them laugh so hard,” Pollak says. “It was kind of unnerving – like the first time you see your...
Local vocalists to join Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra for Kirkland show
Kick up your heels with best-loved songs by great American composers George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen and Irving Berlin.
Cascade Flute Circle to host Native American flutist June 7
Cascade Flute Circle in Kirkland will be hosting Mark Holland on June 7 as he presents an evening of music preceded by a master class for flute players and percussionists.
All the world is a stage
Loud and About Column by Heija Nunn
Shakespeare opined “All The World is a Stage” and given the cheap, easy-to-produce reality shows that dominate the airwaves, a lot of people are getting their 15 minutes.
The popular show “America’s Got Talent” showcases classic talent while also introducing viewers to under-appreciated, but equally challenging to develop skills like...
Kirkland Dance Center to hold spring performance June 8
Kirkland Dance Center (KDC) will present its annual performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at the NorthShore Performing Arts Center in Bothell.
Local teen bands to rock Bluefish Festival in Kirkland June 8
Kirkland Youth Council and the Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB) are teaming up for the 12th annual Bluefish Festival - a showcase of music and art for local teens on June 8 at Peter Kirk Park and KTUB.
Noshing in the sun
BY LINDA BALL
It’s summertime and since everyone loves a picnic, outdoor dining is one way to enjoy one without packing up your basket. Several Eastside eateries offer outdoor seating, more than we have room for here. So get out and enjoy the sun, great food and perhaps a happy hour (or two).
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The Slip
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