Bothel resident Jeff Stern is proof that pinball fanatics aren’t always interested in high scores.
Sometimes, their fascination is just as much about the machines themselves.
And why not? The bling-blanging contraptions are something to behold with all their flashing lights, loopty loops, and pop-culture artwork.
Arts and entertainment events happening in the Bothell area.
Feet have been clicking and tapping at Cameo/Carrabba Dance Company on Main Street, where at least 90 dancers have been practicing weekly since January for their upcoming performance.
Katelyn Larson, 16, has been practicing several times a week and will dance the part of the Lilac Fairy in a scene from “Sleeping Beauty,” and performing in five other dances.
She will perform her first dance solo in “More Fairy Tales,” the school’s spring recital at 2 p.m. June 8 at the Northshore Performing Arts Center (18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell).
Events happening in the Bothell and Kenmore areas.
Main Street Mobility Open House: 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 28. Residents are welcome to give input about possible city improvement projects at the intersections of Main Street and Kaysner Way, and Main Street and 102nd Avenue Northeast. Lytle House, 9929 NE 180th St., Bothell. steven.morikawa@ci.bothell.wa.us.
Sand Mandala at Bastyr University: Through May 23. Construction: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 21-22 and 9-10 a.m. May 23. Closing ceremony: 10-11:30 a.m. May 23. Tibetan monks will construct and then sweep up a sacred sand mandala. Cost: Free. Cafeteria at Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore. 425-602-3107 or www.bastyr.edu.
Greenhill Communities Open House: 6-9 p.m. May 14. Meeting to answer questions and share information about the Milot Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Knights of Columbus Hall, 24323 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. deloaparrish@hotmail.com.
The Bothell High Theater Arts Department will present “Footloose: the Musical” this month at the Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell.
Special Events
Spring Boutique Arts and Crafts Show: 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. May 1-2; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 3. Features handcrafted gifts, decorations and garden decor. Admission: Free. Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville.
Special Events
Curtain Call Theatre will present “The Golden Age of Radio” April 18, 20, 24 and 25 at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell. Times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays. For tickets, call (425) 487-2441; group rate (425) 337-1015.
