Bothell High jazz bands snare honors

Two local jazz bands snared honors at the recent 30th annual Bellevue High Jazz Festival. Bothell High jazz band I, directed by Phil Dean, won third place in the high-school AAAA division and Bothell High jazz band II, directed by Matt Simmons, won second place in the Outstanding Jazz II or III bands division.

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1:07 PM May 8, 2012 0

Kenmore resident releases her first book, 'A Working De-Lemon'

Sometimes truth isn’t stranger than fiction. Sometimes it’s the seed that grows into fiction. That’s how Kenmore's Joan Wittler, a local teacher, came to write her first published novel, "A Working De-Lemon." Its heroine, Grace Erickson, is a fifth-grader who needs money to fix her bike. So, she and her best friend embark on a series of business ventures. But, each has different ideas about what makes a good job.

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12:30 PM April 30, 2012 0

Bothell musician is a finalist in Young Artist Awards competition

Daniel Oslin, 12, of Bothell is one of the 10 finalists in the Classical KING FM 98.1 and Seattle Chamber Music Society Young Artist Awards competition. People can vote online at www.KING.org now through April 27.

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updated 1:02 PM April 18, 2012 0

Inglemoor HIgh to present 'Legally Blonde, the Musical' in May

Inglemoor High School Performing Arts will present "Legally Blonde, the Musical," lyrics and music by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, in May.

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12:48 PM April 10, 2012 0

Bothell High performers are in tune with 'A Grand Night for Singing'

“A Grand Night for Singing,” Bothell High's spring musical this year, promises to be just that. A combination of songs and medleys from some of Broadway’s most loved musicals, the show will run at 7:30 p.m. on April 6, 7, 13 and 14 with 2 p.m. matinees on April 7 and 14 at the Northshore Preforming Arts Center (NPAC).

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2:34 PM March 29, 2012 0

Students will vie for Mr. Bothell title on March 1

Bothell High boys will battle it out in a talent competition at the annual Mr. Bothell contest from 7:30-9 p.m. March 1 at the Northshore Performing Arts Center (18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell).

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3:12 PM February 29, 2012 0

Bothell High art students are set for Gauguin exhibit

Visitors of Seattle often look forward to sightseeing spots such as the Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Gas Works Park, but now… Gauguin? The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is hosting a new exhibit at the downtown location, "Gauguin and Polynesia: An Elusive Paradise." From now through Apr. 29, visitors and art lovers alike can experience the art of French artist Paul Gauguin.

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2:59 PM February 29, 2012 0

Capitol Steps will get political with their tunes March 9

The Capitol Steps will bring their political, musical satire to the Northshore Performing Arts Center (18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell) at 8 p.m. March 9.

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12:58 PM February 24, 2012 0

The Hoppers to perform gospel music Feb. 17 at Cedar Park Church in Bothell

Multi-award-winning family gospel group The Hoppers, who have been singing to global audiences for more than 55 years, will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Cedar Park Church, 16300 112th Ave. N.E., Bothell. Tickets are $16 advance, $20 at the door and $30 for Artist Circle seats.

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3:37 PM February 15, 2012 0

'Late Nite Catechism' show rescheduled for Feb. 11 at Northshore Performing Arts Center

The Northshore Performing Arts Center has rescheduled the "Late Nite Catechism 3 - Til' Death Do Us Part" show to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. The original Jan. 21 performance was canceled due to weather conditions.

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11:52 AM January 26, 2012 0

'The Artist' may be silent, but its breathtaking story speaks volumes | Movie Review

Retro — the idea of bringing the past back to life — has captivated people for ages. Vintage clothes, vintage jewelry and vintage furniture intrigues buyers and sellers alike, making past styles and antiques current. Now, vintage movies can be added to the list.

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updated 4:15 PM January 24, 2012 0