It’s never too late to make plans for the holiday.
For couples, the most challenging aspect of Valentine’s Day may be the expectations that are placed on the holiday.
What better place to get advice on personal beauty for Valentine’s Day than a local salon?
The songs of noted composer Harold Arlen are coming to the Renton Civic Theatre.
Here is the Renton Reporter entertainment calendar for February.
Renton pub and gathering place, Luther’s Table, will present its special music showcase, “Songwriters in the Round,” Saturday, Jan. 19.
For 11-year-old Maggie Barry of Sumner, it’s a dream of a young lifetime, playing that spunky orphan, “Annie.”
The Leisure Estates Chorale is performing five Christmas concerts in December.
King County has scheduled public meetings in Carnation, Renton and Auburn in early December to meet with residents and talk about strategies for reducing flood risks and protecting people, businesses and the County’s economic infrastructure.
Caleb Grapes, a senior at Hazen High School and a member of Vocalpoint! Seattle, will perform in “A Festival of Lessons & Carols” concert series presented by the Northwest Boychoir Dec. 7-23.
Looking back there were other gifts that in retrospect didn’t cost a dime but were treasured, like visits with Grandma during the holidays with our cousins.
The Renton Civic Theatre is presenting the classic musical, “Annie,” starting Dec. 7 as part of its 25th Anniversary season.
The musical about the orphan Annie features music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin and such classic songs as “It’s the Hard-Knock Life.”
Renton Civic Theatre’s production of Aunt Dottie’s Sing-Along Cabaret is back for its fourth anniversary show with a special gift for the community.
Jaris English of Renton dreamed of becoming an artist or a writer when she grew up. She ended up becoming both. And we benefit with her blog in the Renton Reporter, Renton’s Creative Side.
Music
A Terrible Beauty Irish Pub
201 Williams Ave. S., Renton
Contact: 425-227-3396, myspace.com/aterriblebeautyirishpub
6 p.m., Nov. 4, Acoustic Irish Dinner with Kevin McCormack, free
The Musical Bridge Concert, presented by the Japanese Community Services of Seattle, Saturday, Oct. 27, brings together a mixture of Japanese and Western music designed to appeal to both old and young alike.
Perched on its own road surrounded by a fully fenced 11 acres of what was formerly the southern end of Longacres I found The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. The Fed bought the land from Boeing in 2008 and built a new high-tech facility (which from the distance resembles a college campus) that opened in 2011.
Renton Hill boasts a phenomenal view of Renton, Lake Washington and all the way to downtown Seattle. On these Renton Hill walks I always had a babe on my back or in a stroller (or both). It was a time for me to enjoy the varying seasons, the incredible view and ponder the universe, all the while keeping an eye out for a pesky forest-green Audi.
Renton’s first-ever Oktoberfest kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday at the Renton Pavilion Event Center.
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