Popular film series pulls into Issaquah Train Depot
May 8, 2012
The popular Films @ the Train Depot! series includes Hollywood classics and stars from a bygone era.
Films play at 7 p.m. at the historic Issaquah Train Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N. The program is free, due to support from the city Arts Commission and the King County cultural agency 4Culture.
“Quicksand” starts the series May 12. In the 1950 film, auto mechanic Dan Brady (Mickey Rooney) meets a blonde temptress (Jeanne Cagney) and tries to impress her. But Brady gets into trouble as minor embezzlement escalates into more serious crime.
On June 9, audiences can see “My Man Godfrey” — a 1936 film about a high-society scavenger hunt gone awry. Socialite Irene Bullock (Carole Lombard) stumbles upon a vagabond named Godfrey (William Powell) and offers him a position as a butler. But the bum is, in fact, the heir of a well-to-do family.
“Bluebeard” concludes the series July 14. In the 1944 film, John Carradine stars as Gaston, a puppeteer — and a wanted serial killer. Gaston has high expectations for his models, and he strangles them if they fail to please him. Model Lucille (Jean Parker) vows to bring the monster to justice.
Meet Issaquah’s board, commission appointees
May 1, 2012
City leaders appointed a group of civic-minded citizens to boards and commissions April 16.
Press Editorial
May 1, 2012
Interstate 90 off-ramps are less than welcoming
Issaquah has a lot going for it, enough that visitors come here year round, primarily for recreation. It’s appropriate that the city of Issaquah and the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce are targeting tourism with a renewed emphasis to encourage an economic rebound.
But there is one problem that needs to be addressed.
The entrances to the city from Interstate 90 are plain ugly. There is nothing welcoming about them, nothing that hints at the beauty visitors are about to discover if they take time to drive beyond a gas station, a bathroom and fast food.
The Interstate 90 off-ramps need help. Exit 18 to Sunset Way takes you past twin retention ponds and weeds. Exit 17 at Front Street has expansive weed patches. Exit 15 at state Route 900 is no better.
‘Easter Parade’ ends Issaquah Train Depot film series
April 10, 2012
The popular Films @ the Train Depot! departs the station soon.
The last film in the spring series plays at 7 p.m. April 14 at the historic Issaquah Train Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N. The program is free, due to support from the city Arts Commission and the King County cultural agency, 4Culture.
“Easter Parade” concludes the series. Judy Garland and Fred Astaire sing and dance across the screen. In the romantic musical classic from 1948, a dancer (Astaire) and a chorus girl (Garland) join forces in order to show up his former dance partner, Nadine (Ann Miller).
Monthly open-mic night invites performers to Issaquah Brewhouse
April 10, 2012
Join the city Arts Commission for Poetry & Prose on Tap, a monthly open-mic series.
The program is open to all ages and abilities. Organizers encourage participants to share poetry, stories and more.
The next Poetry & Prose on Tap is April 17. Participants can start signing in for the free event at 6:30 p.m. at the Issaquah Brewhouse, 35 W. Sunset Way. The open-mic portion starts at 7 p.m.
The brewhouse is open to patrons younger than 21, and organizers hope to attract a crowd diverse in age.
Issaquah Arts Commission’s open mic night celebrates written word
February 28, 2012
Nancy Talley, a Providence Point resident, reads one of her poems at the Issaquah Brewhouse. By Greg Farrar
A flier for the evening promised “poetry, prose and other ponderings.”
Open mic nights of the Issaquah Arts Commission are the third Tuesday of each month at the Issaquah Brewhouse on Sunset Way.
The evenings are now dubbed “Poetry and Prose on Tap.”
“We had a lot of fun and a lot of people,” Joan Probala, commission chairwoman, said of the open mic events that were formerly held at Vino Bella.
She noted the open mic events are for writers of every stripe and skill level.
For this night, the second event at the Brewhouse, there were about a dozen people and some competition for attention. The same night as the open mic event, the Brewhouse hosted a meet and greet with a Rogue Ale brewmaster. Still, those involved with the open mic night didn’t seem overly bothered by the loud atmosphere or the AC/DC music pouring out of the bar’s speakers.
“I’m happy to see people stroll in,” Probala said.
While she is not a writer herself, she appreciates the craft and likes the open forum.
Arts Commission, Issaquah Brewhouse host all-ages open-mic event
February 14, 2012
Join the municipal Arts Commission for Poetry & Prose on Tap, a monthly open-mic series.
The program is open to all ages and abilities. Organizers encourage participants to share poetry, stories and more.
Sign-in for the free event starts at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Issaquah Brewhouse, 35 W. Sunset Way. The open-mic portion runs from 7-8 p.m.
Commissioners used to hold open-mic nights at Vino Bella, but officials discontinued the series. The brewhouse is open to patrons younger than 21, and organizers hope to attract a crowd more diverse in age.
Poetry & Prose on Tap debuted in January.
City seeks applicants for municipal boards, commissions
February 7, 2012
City leaders need civic-minded citizens to offer advice on key issues as municipal board and commission members, even as officials remain undecided about just how many such groups Issaquah needs.
Issaquah Train Depot film series returns
February 7, 2012
The popular Films @ the Train Depot! series includes Hollywood classics and mega-stars from a bygone era.
Films play at 7 p.m. at the historic Issaquah Train Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd. N. The program is free, due to support from the city Arts Commission and the King County cultural agency 4Culture.
“My Favorite Brunette” launches the series Feb. 11. The 1947 film stars Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour.
The classic “His Girl Friday” is scheduled for March 10. “Easter Parade” is due to conclude the series April 14.
Since the film program launched in October 2009, it has featured series of Bing Crosby films, train-themed films, films set in Washington and noir classics.
City seeks applicants for municipal boards, commissions
January 30, 2012
NEW — 6 a.m. Jan. 30, 2012
City leaders need civic-minded citizens to offer advice on key issues as municipal board and commission members, even as officials remain undecided about just how many such groups Issaquah needs.
The city needs applicants for openings on 12 boards and commissions. The groups advise the City Council on issues related to the arts, cable TV, development, parks and, in more specialized realms, city cemetery operations and sister-city relationships.
Officials need regular and alternate members. Applicants for board and commission posts do not need to reside in Issaquah.
Applicants undergo interviews before Mayor Ava Frisinger recommends appointees to council members for confirmation. The council usually confirms appointees in the spring. Terms for appointees start in May.
