“It’s better than the movie.”
You’ve heard the refrain before, usually as a term of lament for a much beloved book subjected to a less than loving film adaptation.
But in this case — the intermission-time chatter between acts of “A Christmas Story, The Musical” —the statement was countlessly repeated as high praise for the stage adaptation of a holiday film classic.
Tickets are now available for Master Chorus Eastside’s “Christmas in the Northwest” concert on Sunday, Dec. 14.
The Sammamish Arts Commission will present “A Cut Above,” an exhibit featuring hand-cut work in paper, wood, prints and sculpture by four artists.
There’s trouble at 17 Cherry Tree Lane and it’s not Mary Poppins. The Village Theatre’s opening night production of the popular children’s story had several magical moments, including flying people, kites and a chimney sweep dancing on the ceiling. But many of those fell flat as numerous miscues, both musical and spoken, clumsy stage blocking and stagehands appearing in plain view took audience members out of the story. By the time you read this I’m sure both cast and crew will have ironed out the majority of its timing issues, taking copious amounts of sugar to help the medicine go down, which is why I’m throughly encouraging people to see this production.
The Sammamish Symphony’s 2015 Youth Concerto competition is open to young musicians 19 years of age or younger who play a woodwind, brass, string, harp, piano or classical guitar instrument. Voice performers are also eligible to compete.
The show, the first for new volunteer director Rick Eames, is called “The Bold, The Young, and the Murdered.” It opens at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20.
The winds are changing, bringing one of the most beloved nannies of all time to Village Theatre next month.
Wear your costumes to enjoy activity booths, Toddler Time toys, face painting and prizes.
Your guide to the weekend’s events for Oct. 25-26.
The Issaquah Zombie Walk, first organized by Tom Gotuzzo in 2009, will infect downtown Front Street just two short weeks before Halloween.
Issaquah residents Steve Rajtar and Gayle Prince Rajtar have authored a book of stories about University of Florida athletes who have become pros.
A former Issaquah High student and alum of the campus’s iVision news show is trying to get the ball rolling on an independent movie project.
More than 30 artists will descend on Sammamish City Hall this weekend for the 8th annual Sammamish Arts Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 11 and 12.
In the hands of director Eric Ankrim (last seen starring in Village Original “The Tutor”), what we have on our hands is one of the most living, breathing Village productions in recent memory.
The Sammamish Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 2014-2015 orchestral season featuring master pianist Mark Salman.
Auditions will be held Oct. 1 and Oct. 9 for the Sammamish Teen Talent Show at the EX3 Teen Center, 825 228th Ave. N.E., Sammamish.
Ross has appeared in dozens of professional productions, both in Washington state at Village and 5th Avenue theatres, and on the East Coast. She was in the 2010 national tour of “Hair,” and the Broadway run a year later.
Art Uncorked, a new wine and art event, will debut on Mercer Island Sept. 12 with wine, art, food and music.
Three Issaquah businesses are sponsoring a free evening of art, inspiration, world travel, and personal experience Sept. 18.
The Ladies Music Club of Seattle and the city of Sammamish will present a free concert by the Chapman Duo at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Pine Lake Covenant Church.
