Catch Bing Crosby film at Issaquah depot Saturday
May 13, 2011
NEW — 6 p.m. May 13, 2011
Washingtonian Bing Crosby is the focus as the popular Films @ the Train Depot series returns Saturday.
“Going My Way” kicks off the latest series at the historic Issaquah Train Depot.
Crosby and Barry Fitzgerald star in the classic musical drama about singing Father O’Malley (Crosby), sent to take over aging and cantankerous Father Fitzgibbon’s (Fitzgerald) parish.
The film earned the Academy Award for Best Picture and a half dozen other Oscars. “Going My Way” — released in 1944 — also features the song “Swinging on a Star.”
“High Society” plays at the depot June 11. “The Country Girl” completes the Crosby series July 9.
See Elizabeth Taylor classic at Issaquah film series Saturday
March 11, 2011
NEW — 6 p.m. March 11, 2011
Catch a classic Elizabeth Taylor film — for free — in downtown Issaquah on Saturday night.
“The Last Time I Saw Paris” plays March 12. The film — released in 1954 — features Elizabeth Taylor and Van Johnson in a loose adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story “Babylon Revisited.”
The film starts at 7 p.m. at the historic depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N. The program is free, due to support from the city Arts Commission and the King County cultural agency, 4Culture.
“Phantom of the Opera” — released in 1943 — concludes the film series April 9.
Since the program launched in October 2009, Films @ the Train Depot! has featured series of train-themed films, films set in Washington and noir classics.
Who’s News
February 8, 2011
CrossPath Counseling & Consultation gets new counselor
Wayne Dykstra
CrossPath Counseling & Consultation in Sammamish welcomes Wayne Dykstra MA, LMHC, to its counseling staff.
Dykstra is an experienced psychotherapist and holds a master’s degree in psychology from Seattle University. He has counseled youth and families regarding a wide variety of issues including family conflict, anxiety, depression and substance abuse.
In addition, he is a certified child and adolescent mental health specialist. He will be available by appointment, Monday to Saturday, at the CrossPath offices in Sammamish Commons Park, 550 222nd Place S.E., Sammamish.
Free film series adds Elizabeth Taylor classic
February 8, 2011
“The Last Time I Saw Paris” is the latest entry into the upcoming Films @ the Train Depot! series.
“Captain Blood” launches the depot series Feb. 12. The film, released in 1935, stars swashbuckling Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland in a period piece set in 17th century England.
“The Last Time I Saw Paris” plays March 12. The film — released in 1954 — features Elizabeth Taylor and Van Johnson in a loose adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story “Babylon Revisited.”
“Phantom of the Opera” — released in 1943 — concludes the film series April 9.
The films start at 7 p.m. at the historic depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N. The program is free, due to support from the city Arts Commission and the King County cultural agency, 4Culture.
Depot film series offers return to the golden era
February 1, 2011
The popular Films @ the Train Depot! series hopes to turn the spotlight on forgotten stars soon.
The upcoming lineup features films — including some familiar titles — from the 1930s and ’40s, the so-called golden age of Hollywood.
“Captain Blood” launches the depot series Feb. 12. The film, released in 1935, stars swashbuckling Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland in a period piece set in 17th century England.
The series continues March 12, as the 1934 version of “The Count of Monte Cristo” arrives to thrill depot audiences. The familiar tale of “Phantom of the Opera” — released in 1943 — concludes the film series April 9.
The films start at 7 p.m. at the historic depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N. The program is free, due to support from the city Arts Commission and the King County cultural agency, 4Culture.
Since the program launched in October 2009, Films @ the Train Depot! has featured series of train-themed films, films set in Washington and noir classics.
Depot offers swashbuckling films in upcoming series
January 24, 2011
NEW — 8 a.m. Jan. 24, 2011
The popular Films @ the Train Depot! series hopes to turn the spotlight on forgotten stars soon.
The upcoming lineup features films — including some familiar titles — from the 1930s and ’40s, the so-called golden age of Hollywood.
“Captain Blood” launches the depot series Feb. 12. The film, released in 1935, stars swashbuckling Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland in a period piece set in 17th century England.
The series continues March 12, as the 1934 version of “The Count of Monte Cristo” arrives to thrill depot audiences. The familiar tale of “Phantom of the Opera” — released in 1943 — concludes the film series April 9.
Catch a free noir flick Saturday at the Issaquah Train Depot
December 10, 2010
NEW — 6 a.m. Dec. 10, 2010
The popular film series at the Issaquah Train Depot returns Saturday.
Films @ the Train Depot! — sponsored by the city Arts Commission and the King County cultural agency, 4Culture — plans a free screening at 7 p.m. Saturday at the historic depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N.
Filmgoers should batten down the hatches for “The Lady from Shanghai” — the Orson Welles-directed tale about Mike O’Hara (Welles), a crewmember on a yacht. Sparks fly between O’Hara and a married woman, Rosalie (Rita Hayworth). The hall-of-mirrors sequence at the end of the film is classic Welles.
Since the Films @ the Train Depot! program launched in October 2009, it has featured a series of train-themed films, films set in Washington and noir classics.
Free film noir thriller plays at depot Saturday night
October 8, 2010
NEW — 8 a.m. Oct. 8, 2010
The popular film series at the Issaquah Train Depot returns Saturday night.
Films @ the Train Depot! — sponsored by the city Arts Commission and the King County cultural agency, 4Culture — plans a free screening of “The Third Man” at 7 p.m. at the historic depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N.
“The Third Man” features the tale of unemployed pulp novelist Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten) after a friend Harry (Orson Welles) dies in a truck accident. In World War II-ravaged Vienna, Holly slowly uncovers startling revelations about Harry’s life.
4Culture offers opportunity to artists
October 5, 2010
Are you an artist or company who makes work in unexpected places? Do you have an artwork or performance work you’ve always wanted to create and perform in a park, shopping mall, public square, street corner or storefront window? If this sounds like you, apply for 4Culture’s 2011 SITE-SPECIFIC program here.
Who’s News
October 5, 2010
Puyallup Fair announces local winners
The following local residents were honored during competitions at the Puyallup Fair:
- Stephanie Busch, of Sammamish, was named to the Champion Intermediate Equine Judging County Team.
- Jaqueline Reeve, of Issaquah, placed seventh in the Intermediate Western Games Fit & Show.
- Lauren Molina, of Sammamish, was a reserve champion for the Senior Harness/Dressage/Fences Fit & Show.
- Haley Davies, of Renton, placed fifth in the Senior Saddle Seat Equitation.
- Michelle Fredrickson, of Issaquah, was a champion in the Senior Cavy Fit & Show.
- Margaret Edwards, of Issaquah, was a champion in the Intermediate Cavy Fit & Show.
- Katherine Miotke, of Issaquah, received Best of Breed: Coronet Cavy.
