Redmond's Premiere Performance Company receives numerous awards at dance competition

Last weekend, Premiere Performance Company received a number of awards at the NRG Dance Competition Event. The Junior Contemporary group (above) is rehearsed weekly by Dakota Harwood and choreographed by Melissa Farrar. - Courtesy Photo
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Last weekend, Premiere Performance Company received a number of awards at the NRG Dance Competition Event. The Junior Contemporary group (above) is rehearsed weekly by Dakota Harwood and choreographed by Melissa Farrar.
Last weekend, the Premiere Performance Company of Redmond competed in the NRG Dance Competition Event in Tacoma and came home with a number of awards.

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10:47 AM February 6, 2012 0

It’s an American Whirl

Loud & About Column by Heija Nunn My daughter “Sistafoo” is not a good girl, not in the classic sense of the word. Her greatest girly-girl deficit has been her failure to adopt all things Mattel –  including that busty icon Barbie. Instead, Sistafoo prefers the recycle bin, an obsession with a game called Minecraft, the boob...

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Blogs 2:25 PM February 10, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Crack some bubbly, no matter the season

By Nat Levy Just because it’s not New Year’s Eve doesn’t mean the season of celebration has ended. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re not too far away from the Mom/Dad/Grad triumvirate that kicks off many a summer party. This specialized wine uses only three grapes in its production – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and...

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Blogs 2:22 PM February 10, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Made with amoré | Local shop makes buying chocolate personal again

Story and Photos by Celeste Gracey The man stepped into the little chocolate shop with a greater interest in addressing the shopkeeper than sorting through which of the 40 bonbon flavors to take home. The tradition has been a bright spot in his recent weeks, which have been spent working through his mother’s death. Brenda Archuletta, owner...

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Blogs 11:55 AM February 6, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Chronicle Review

The superhero movie is always something that I’ve always found to be incomplete. They remind me far more of mythology than anything that could be seen as remotely realistic but don’t get me wrong that’s not a bad thing. I do however believe that a realistic superpower sci-fi is something that had never really been...

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Blogs 11:51 PM February 4, 2012 All My Friends Are Fictional Characters, a Community Blog

Music in February

The Fray is coming to Paramount Theatre Bake’s Place 4135 Providence Point Dr. S.E., Issaquah, 425-391-3335 2-03: Butch Harrison & Good Company More: www.bakesplace.org Benaroya Hall 200 University Street, Seattle, 206-215-4800 2-02/05: Bond and Beyond – 50 Years 2-11: Andre Feriante – In the Theater of Love 2-18/19: Seattle Women’s Chorus – Shot Through the Heart 2-22/23: Itzhak Perlman with Seattle Symphony 2-24: Celebrate Asia More: www.seattlesymphony.org Dimitriou’s...

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Blogs 5:09 PM February 3, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

The Weasel himself – Pauly Shore

By Gabrielle Nomura A career in entertainment was virtually pre-ordained for Pauly Montgomery Shore, also known by his alter-ego “The Weasel.” At age 4, he sat on the lap of Elvis himself; Shore’s father, comedian Sammy Shore, opened for Elvis during the early ’70s. Around the same time, Shore’s parents opened The Comedy Store on Hollywood’s...

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Blogs 12:28 PM February 3, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Editorial Note | Three cheers for real love

By Gabrielle Nomura Let me be clear, I’m not walking down the aisle anytime soon. My left hand is still bling-free, except for the occasional glittery nail polish. While I would love to go to Hawaii or Mexico ASAP, it certainly won’t be on a honeymoon. While The Boy and I will soon celebrate our fourth year...

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Blogs 5:48 PM February 2, 2012 The Scene, a Staff Blog

Premiere Performance Company in Redmond to hold HOPE show and silent auction event Feb. 11-12

On Feb. 11 and 12, Premiere Performance Company (PPC), a nonprofit dance organization based in Redmond, will present their annual HOPE show and silent auction charity event.

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3:43 PM February 2, 2012 0

Northwest Boychoir to hold open auditions for boys ages 6-9 on Feb. 11

The Northwest Boychoir will hold open auditions for new members on Feb. 11 for spring enrollment at its offices at the University Heights Community Center, located at 5031 University Way N.E., #NB2, in Seattle's University District.

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11:49 AM February 2, 2012 0

Redmond Junior High to present 'Mulan Jr.' Feb. 2-4

Redmond Junior High School will present the theatrical production "Mulan Jr." at the Redmond High School Performing Arts Center located at 17272 NE 104th St.

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updated 3:27 PM February 1, 2012 0

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