Bellevue Veteran Hidden by Dutch Underground Barely four months after his first mission in World War II, U.S. Army Air Force pilot Lt. James Keeffe Jr. was shot down over Nazi-occupied Europe. “There I was standing on the ground in enemy occupied Holland. I had just bailed out of my crippled heavy bomber and [...]
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Mayor’s CACHET Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
It’s time for the 2nd Annual Kirkland Cultural Council and Mayor’s CACHET Award! Do you know an individual, organization, or business that’s doing great things for art, culture, or heritage in Kirkland? Give them the recognition they deserve. Nominate them for the CACHET Award! The Kirkland Cultural Council and Mayor’s CACHET (Collaboration of [...]
Coty Hogue to perform at Parkplace Books, Jan. 18
The Kirkland Heritage Society presents Coty Hogue at Parkplace Books on January 18 from 7:00 p.m. until closing. Hogue sings her brand of Americana / folk music, accompanied by a banjo and guitar. Admission is free. Coty Hogue grew up in Philipsburg, Montana and has been called the “Emmylou Harris of a new generation.” Singing [...]
Last Minute Santa Photos at Kirkland Parkplace through 7 PM Christmas Eve
Did you somehow forget to get your photo on Santa’s lap this year? No worries, Santa (and his lap) will be available at Kirkland Parkplace through Christmas Eve. You’ll find him next to the theater. All kids get a beanie baby toy when they sit for photos with the real-bearded jolly old elf. Santa at [...]
The Nutcracker by the International Ballet Theatre (Video)
In 2001, artistic director Vera Altunina, Ballet Master and choreographer from the State Conservatory in St. Petersburg, Russia founded the International Ballet Theatre. Be sure to catch the International Ballet Theatre presentation of The Nutcracker at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue through December 23rd. Thank you to Liv Grohn for sharing this video.
Christmas Ships and bonfire at O.O. Denny Park – Monday, December 19
Don’t miss this fun and free neighborhood holiday celebration. O.O. Denny Park will be the port o’ call for the Christmas Ships, resplendent with lights and music, on the 19th. The ships are scheduled to arrive at 7pm. As usual, the Finn Hill Park and Recreation District will have a spectacular bonfire to welcome the [...]
One Song, One Chance – KTUB hosts Battle of the Bands with over 11 local teen bands
The Kirkland Teen Union Building was proud to host over 11 local teen bands in a two round Battle of the Bands contest. Talented young musicians between the ages of 13 and 19 competed in front of a panel of judges and a packed house for the opportunity to win a KTUB band development contract [...]
Woodmark to host two holiday events this weekend
Create a new tradition with a Kirkland favorite: Woodmark’s 3rd annual holiday tea on Saturday, December 10th from 1 to 3 pm. Come savor tasty treats and scrumptious holiday sweets while sipping an assortment of teas and hot cocoa. Cheryl Serio and Hans Brimmer of the Kirkland Performance Center will be on hand to provide festive holiday music. Little [...]
Kirkland dancers to perform in THE Eastside’s Nutcracker!
The Eastside’s Nutcracker December 9-11, 16-18 & 21-23 Meydenbauer Theatre Bellevue One would never guess the beauty being created in an unassuming building in the Houghton area of Kirkland. Shortly, two internationally accomplished ballet dancers from New York will quietly slip in to rehearse for the Eastside’s most authentic Nutcracker produced by International Ballet Theatre. [...]
Friday Night String Bean Event, December 9
The Friday Night String Bean event is promoted by Kirkland’s Cultural Council in an effort to increase the quality and quantity of live music in Kirkland. Starbucks, Tully’s, St. James, Rococo and more will be featuring live music on Friday, December 9 from 7 until 9pm. The music is free and donations for the artists [...]
World Class Jazz Vocalist to Perform at George’s
She has opened for The Four Tops, The Temptations, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, and soul legend Al Green. She performed a duet with Huey Lewis. She has recorded hundreds of radio jingles that air worldwide every day. You can hear her voice on Nintendo Wii, film, stage, and television. Hers has been called “the [...]
Kirkland’s Snowflake Ball: An Enchanted Evening for Dads and Daughters
Dads and daughters should have quality time at Kirkland’s Snowflake Ball. Girls ages three to ten accompanied by their fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or other father figures will dance the night away to music provided by D.J. Miss Laura. Plan to get dolled up for Friday, December 9, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy goodies and [...]
Christmas Ship Season Starts December 1 at Marina Park
For 62 years the Christmas Ship festival has thrilled both the young and old filling the air with the songs of the season as the parade of boats sails the waters of Lake Washington. This year, opening night for the Christmas Ships is December 1 at Marina Park. Over the following weeks that lead up [...]
Kirkland Community Christmas Nativity Display and Concert on December 10
A community of Kirkland and Redmond families will join together this Christmas season to share with their neighbors and friends one of their favorite Christmas traditions — the display of nativity scenes (also known as creches). Every year, Christmas nativities are lovingly unpacked and displayed in homes across the world. Each is unique and cherished [...]
City of Kirkland’s Pee Wee Monster Bash, Oct. 28
Register now for sell-out event What kid doesn’t love Halloween? What isn’t cuter than preschoolers dressed in clever, imaginative and “oh so cute” Halloween costumes? A great way for preschoolers age five and under to enjoy this year’s Halloween is to come to the City of Kirkland’s 8th annual Pee Wee Monster Bash Carnival on [...]
Bastyr University gears up for 13th Annual ‘Haunted Trails’
Halloween Festivities Run Fridays and Saturdays, October 14-15 and 21–22 Bastyr University’s annual ‘Haunted Trails’ is returning for another year of spooky fun! Hosted in the forest behind Bastyr University’s Kenmore campus the weekends of Oct. 14-15 and 21-22, the event is one of the biggest scarefests in the area and includes frightfully enjoyable activities [...]
Seattle Times | Northwest Bookfest returns this weekend
Mary Ann Gwinn, Seattle Times book editor, has written a nice article on the Northwest Bookfest, coming to Kirkland October 1 -3. Plans for Northwest Bookfest, scheduled for this coming Saturday and Sunday in Kirkland, are firming up. Serious novelists, thriller writers, romance novelists — they’ll all be there. Headliners includeErica Bauermeister, Greg Bear, Dave [...]
2011 Kirkland Concours d’ Elegance Video – Seattle Chinese Times
We received a tweet from the Seattle Chinese Times informing us that the filmed a video of the 2011 Kirkland Concours d’ Elegance last weekend. Thanks for sharing and thanks for following @KirklandViews on Twitter! Our photos from the Winner’s Circle can be found here: http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/29511/
Car enthusiasts near and far flock to 9th Annual Kirkland Concours d’ Elegance (photos)
James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5, billed as “the most famous car in the world,” was but only one of the highlights at the 9th annual Kirkland Concours d’ Elegance. Vehicles from every era and of every shape and size were on display at the lakefront setting in front of the Woodmark Hotel. There were eleven [...]
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