Lynnwood author William McClain chooses new path
Lynnwood author William McClain’s first novel, The Risk in Crossing Borders, is literally an “eye-opener.” Set in Seattle, Syria, Beirut and France, the book reflects McCain’s views on the global situations that cause people to jeopardize their own safety and take leaps of faith, not only in order to gain entry into the United States…
Restaurant News: We’re off to a yummy start in 2021
Here’s to a yummy start in the New Year! Introducing The Side Bar at Salt and Iron! Starting on Friday, Jan. 8, Edmonds’ Salt and Iron will be serving cocktails, beer, wine and small bites on their heated outdoor patio! The Side Bar will be open 4 p.m.-close on Wednesdays-Sundays. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ono…
Edmonds Center for Arts to present livestream performance featuring Jeff Daniels Jan. 15
Edmonds Center for the Arts is partnering with award-winning actor, writer and musician Jeff Daniels to present an exclusive livestream performance for ECA audiences on Friday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. The brand new show features music from Daniels’ new album, Alive and Well ENOUGH. Submit a question during the show and Daniels will answer them in a…
Introducing the Lynnwood Restaurant Showcase: Find your favorite spots or try something new
Find your favorite restaurants or try something new on the new Lynnwood Restaurant Showcase, now available via lynnwoodtoday.com/restaurants. Looking for a certain cuisine? Not sure if a restaurant offers takeout or outdoor seating? Just click to find out. Need directions? This is provided for you as well. A note to restaurant owners: If you need…
Playtime: Free meals, tree recycling, park adventure, library resources
Throughout 2013 we added little pieces of paper into an old spaghetti sauce jar with fun or special events or accomplishments written on them with the plan to open the jar on New Year’s Eve. This might have been the only year we were able to fill the Memory Jar, an exercise in gratitude mixed…
Cascade Symphony Orchestra to virtually present ‘Great English Romantic’ concert Jan. 11
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will offer its third virtual concert of the 2020-21 season, “Great English Romantic,” on Monday, Jan. 11, at 7:30 p.m. This online music program will be presented free of charge through the generosity of orchestra donors and patrons. The Cascade Symphony recently announced that all in-person concerts for the season…
Olympic Ballet Theatre presents digital streaming of The Nutcracker
Edmonds-based Olympic Ballet Theatre (OBT) is presenting the annual production of The Nutcracker for digital streaming in the comfort of your home. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this season’s performances have been cancelled, and OBT is releasing two archival show recordings at Edmonds Center for the Arts and at the Everett Performing Arts Center in 2019….
Fundraiser aims to provide holiday meals for local families in need
The Edmonds-based Feedme Restaurant and Hospitality Group Community Kitchen announced this week that Lynnwood Honda has generously donated $2,500 of holiday meals to be served to local families in need — and all are invited to join this effort. The Foundation for Edmonds School District has established a list of beneficiaries and will provide complimentary…
Playtime: Last-minute ‘shop local’ suggestions, plus ideas for staying active as winter looms
When my mother-in-law mentioned suspected shipping delays when asking for present ideas for the kids sometime around Thanksgiving, I hadn’t heard anything about it. With 99% of our family out of state, we still have a couple of shipping nail-biters — though, thankfully, Santa was able to get the most important requests curbside or shipped…
Recommended Reads: Detective novel ‘Ace Boon Coon’ highlights issues of race and class in 1950s Chicago
Ace Boon Coon, by Danny Gardner The next of the Tales of Elliot Caprice series is the new book Ace Boon Coon. This is a detective novel that addresses issues of race and class by building these issues seamlessly into the dramatic plot. What results is a totally unique detective in Elliot Caprice, an intriguing…
Cascade Symphony Orchestra cancels remainder of 2020-21 in-person concerts due to pandemic
The Cascade Symphony Orchestra is canceling the remainder of its 2020-21 season of concerts at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, due to heightened and unpredictable government restrictions recently put into place for public gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the orchestra will continue to offer concerts online, with each new musical presentation debuting…
Playtime: Celebrating the season and shopping safely
After safely celebrating a social distant Halloween, we replaced door knocking with some candy drop off/exchanges, I felt more hopeful that we could find some ways to replace or amend or holiday traditions while staying safe and trying to keep fun for the kids who are already missing out on so much. This year there…
Restaurant News: P is for pizza and perfect takeout, plus Irish favorites in Lynnwood
P is for pandemic… It’s also the first letter of pizza. Circles of dough covered with sauce, cheese and assorted toppings, the food that gives us comfort during these pandemic times. The business model for a pizza parlor goes hand-in-hand with the measures created during periods when patrons cannot dine “inside” the restaurants. Listen to…
Gothard Sisters presenting Celtic Christmas show online Dec. 4
The Edmonds-based Gothard Sisters are taking their annual Celtic Christmas show online this year, free to everyone Friday, Dec. 4 via their website. If you’re unable to attend Dec. 4, the show can be watched through Christmas Day To watch, visit gothardsisters.com/christmas. While the show is free, donation options will be available for those who are interested.
Festival of poetry and storytelling comes to virtual Edmonds Center for Arts stage Dec. 3
With a focus on issues ranging from the global health crisis to racial injustice to the power of love, the Edmonds Center for the Arts will bring together professional artists and youth for a virtual festival of poetry and storytelling Thursday, Dec. 3. The We Speak event, which starts at 7:30 p.m., will feature artists…
Coronavirus Chronicles: Jazz performer won’t let the pandemic silence her music
Musician Marina Christopher had her 2020 all planned. In January, she was in New York City playing bass with a touring group. She had other stops scheduled and was ready to drop in at a favorite spot, Vito’s in Seattle, for another gig. But, 2020 had other plans for the Mountlake Terrace-born-and-raised artist. She has not let…
What’s open for takeout, delivery, outside dining in Lynnwood: Updated Nov. 29, 2020
Business Address Phone Services 2 THAI DRAGONS LLC 3301 184TH ST SW (206) 566-8231 Takeout via phone order and third party…
Reminder: Support local artists during national Artists Sunday online shopping event Nov. 29
Edmonds School District Community Arts Program Coordinator and Lynnwood resident Barbara Childs is one of 20 artists featured in Artists Sunday — a nationwide online day of art shopping set for Sunday, Nov. 29. The designated day features 2,000-plus artists from all 50 states, with Childs and fellow artist Angela Bandurka from Lynnwood and five…
Playtime: Socially distanced and virtual Santa opportunities for families
Either more people are decorating for the holidays earlier than normal this year or they’re more comfortable posting it on social media. I have seen a few houses lit up already, which seems earlier than expected, and I saw post after post on social media of people putting up Christmas decorations last weekend. I also…
Recommended Reads: An exortionist mob and a fight for justice in this psychological thriller
Tainted Times 2, by Valerie J. Brooks Your heart will be racing as you turn the pages of this psychological noir thriller and follow the adventures of former criminal defense attorney Angeline Porter. After her self-defense killing of two leaders of an extortionist mob, the new leaders want her money and then they want her…
DeMiero Jazz Fest fundraiser set for Nov. 27-Dec. 5
The DeMiero Jazz Fest, an annual non-competitive vocal jazz festival traditionally held in downtown Edmonds with many participants from the Edmonds School District, is offering a week of virtual auctions and live performances during its One FanJAZZtic fundraiser Nov. 27 through Dec. 5 Register at www.betterunite.com/demierojazzfest-onefanjazzticevent to be entered into daily drawings for fun prizes. Once you’re…
Restaurant News: Bagels, burgers and beer, plus more Thanksgiving meal options
Nov. 19-20: Bagel delivery coming to Edmonds/Shoreline Here’s a bit of information about a new neighborhood delivery that’s coming to Edmonds and Shoreline. Bagels from Eltana located on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. I ’d seen a notice regarding this opportunity, and contacted Eltana to gather all the details. Holly responded, and here is their story- “Our neighborhood…
Nanowrimo survival tips: How to make it to the finish line
If you’re participating in the 50,000-word challenge in 30 days for nanowrimo, your chief concerns are speed and word count, and I have some hints to help you make it to the finish line. Now that you’re well into the second week you may notice a lag in your pace. The first few days of…
Time to ‘Eat Out. Take Out. Help Out’ at local eateries during Seattle Restaurant Week
“Eat Out. Take Out. Help Out.” This is the event’s new tag line for Seattle Restaurant Week this year. The spring 2020 edition of Seattle Restaurant Week was set to start on March 29. Sadly, that didn’t happen, but here we are at the end of the year, and an opportunity is presented now. They’ve…
Nanowrimo survival tips: For writers, it helps to find the right tools
Are you doing nanowrimo, or are you just looking for a convenient, lightweight word processor to help with work productivity? Before cellphones, tablets and laptops were standard briefcase equipment, when I attended meetings or drafted my fiction, I used a legal pad and a pen. Around 2005, I sat at a table at a tech…