A couple of years ago, we reported on the mysterious case of Valentine’s Day hearts set out along the planting strip of Bagley Avenue N. I didn’t see any last year, although perhaps I missed them. But this year, the mysterious somebody is back! When I walked up Corliss Avenue N (between N 40th and N 43rd Streets) on February 11, hearts aplenty adorned the planting strip. And there were some along Bagley, too. How long they will remain is unknown.…
https://soundcloud.com/harppoet/mood-indigo-sonarchy-session In 2016 I felt pretty depressed about the state of the world. One day I picked up an old New Yorker from years back. In it was a fantastic article that I had never read by David Remnick about Aretha Franklin. It occurred to me that the same country that produced our horrifying racial past (and present) also produced the most amazing artist ever. I started listening to Aretha constantly. One day I turned to my neighbor and musician Monica…
Sarah Steininger Leroux believes that a creative practice is an important part of a holistic life, no different than exercise or a spiritual practice. “It’s a part of our psyche to want to produce,” she says, “it makes people feel fulfilled.” And yet, Steininger has found that many people are intimidated by creative experiences. She also feels that in urban tech centers like Seattle, people are often working on intangible projects that make it difficult to walk away and say “I…
Looking for a fun family activity this weekend? Maybe someplace with AC? Join us Saturday, August 4th, from 1-2pm for a free puppet making workshop with SilverKite Community Arts! Using recyclables, participants will create their very own puppets and develop stories about them in this fun, hands-on workshop. We will be meeting in the Solid Ground meeting room on the main floor of the building. Enter through the front entrance of the library. Registration is not required, but space is limited.…
Seattle Furniture Company may just be the coolest shop you've never heard of! Hiding in the basement next to Norco Medical Supply and marked by an inconspicuous sandwich board is a 7000+ square foot trove of American and Danish mid century furnishings, along with vintage and contemporary, Asian, industrial and Hollywood Regency home décor. Located 0.1 mile from my house, I'm ashamed to admit that I walked by for several years without believing there was anything worthwhile inside such an unassuming…
April is National Poetry Month, and Open Books, Wallingford's poetry-only bookstore, will be hosting events and offering special discounts through the end of the month. These include family- and student-friendly initiatives and new ways to engage with poetry within the store, which is located at 2414 N. 45th St. Check out what's going on this month, and make sure to stop by. For Kids & Adults Alike 15% discount for students and teachers: Throughout the entire month, students and teachers, including K-12 and…
Local artist Savvy Dani will be hosting a live portrait sitting at our local Wallingford Library on Sunday, March 22nd, from 1pm to 4pm. The free event will be geared toward beginning artists, with Dani provided a talk on tips and tricks for those looking to hone in their skills. Both Dani and the model will be available to chat once the painting process begins, according a release. Artists of all stripes and skill levels are invited to join in the fun…