The Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra will perform in Renton on Oct. 21.
“Grease” kicked off in a big way Renton Civic Theatre’s 25th Anniversary season last weekend, one of the audience-pleasing shows planned for this milestone year.
The audience averaged about 130 people a night. “It’s the biggest opening weekend we’ve had in a while,” said Bill Huls, the theatre’s artistic director.
Local craft artist Mary Clymer is exhibiting her art through Oct. 12 at Carco Theatre, presented by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission.
Music
A Terrible Beauty Irish Pub
201 Williams Ave. S., Renton
Contact: 425-227-3396, myspace.com/aterriblebeautyirishpub
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Acoustic Irish Dinner, free
Recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation, the Renton Civic Theatre presents “Grease” Sept. 7-22. Tickets are available at rentoncivictheatre.org or by calling 425-226-5529. Price is $20 for children and seniors, $25 for adults.
As a busy mom to four kids ranging in age from 2 to 12 we always make the Seattle rounds: King Tut’s exhibit at the Pacific Science Center, Folk Life Festival, Bumbershoot, Woodland Park Zoo, beachcombing on Alki.
And when we do, a trip to Molly Moon’s Ice Cream shop is always on the dangling carrot on our itinerary, the covenant entered into between parent and child: ice cream treat at the end of whatever adventure were on – if you’re good.
Music
A Terrible Beauty Irish Pub
201 Williams Ave. S., Renton
Contact: 425-227-3396, myspace.com/aterriblebeautyirishpub
Moonlight Movies, sponsored by the City of Renton, run July 27 through Aug. 17, under the stars.
Seating begins at 7 p.m., movies start at dusk. Only low-back chairs and blankets are allowed in viewing area. In the event of inclement weather, call the Renton Community Center inclement weather line at 425-430-6719. Cancellation decisions will be made at 5 p.m.
The garage door whooshed open and my kids and I were greeted on the other side by Lori Church-Pursley and her adorable “half-golden-lab-half-polar-bear” Jake.
Lori’s daughter, 3-year-old Rose, walked up to me and sheepishly handed me a stuffed dog toy.
“Thank you, Rose.” I said.
The Saturday night Jazz in July concert series at The Landing has kicked off.
Music
Lakeside Bistro
11425 Rainier Ave S
Contact: 206-772-6891, lakesidebistroseattle.com, reservations recommended
6 p.m. – 9 p.m., July 5, Songwriter’s Open Mike Night with Alan Sobel, opportunity for budding songwriters and musicians, no cover
The Renton Municipal Arts Commission is presenting an exhibit by local painter Brian Forrest June 25 – Aug. 10 at Carco Theatre.
Forrest works in many mediums, from oil painting, computer graphics, theatre to digital music, film, and video. He is a modern expressionist painter whose work is influenced by colors.
“Mommy, why are you smiling?” Patrick asked, sitting patiently in the grocery cart.
“Well, I was just thinking about a memory,” I said, jiggling the glass jar like a snow globe, watching the aromatics float and skid about the jar. Different packaging than I remembered . . . but the same slivered garlic cloves, the same cool beans.
Renton’s Liberty High School took home the top honors in the 5th Avenue Theatre awards for high school theater productions at Monday’s gala show and ceremony.
The school’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” was named outstanding musical production and also received three more awards for outstanding musical direction, outstanding scenic design and outstanding overall music production.
MUSIC
Lakeside Bistro
11425 Rainier Ave S
Contact: 206-772-6891, lakesidebistroseattle.com, reservations recommended
I adjusted our Camp Ossorio sign with fingers that trembled and a stomach in knots. I have a secret. A secret I’ve been dying to share with you for the last five months. You’ll have to wait until June.
The Seattle International Film Festival concludes its screenings at its Renton venue Thursday with two films.
The Seattle International Film Festival is showing two films Wednesday at its Renton venue.
The Seattle International Film Festival is showing two films Tuesday at its Renton venue.
The Seattle International Film Festival is showing two films Monday at its Renton venue.
