Duo To Rock Advertiser The Barrel Tavern Saturday Night

B-Town Blog reporter Bart Bryan called in to the newsroom minutes ago with the following phone report: “Brian Partridge and Janie Kelly are playing at Advertiser The Barrel Tavern in north Burien... [Read more]

Burien Native Jordan Biggs Will Perform At Our Radio Launch Party Wednesday!

We’re proud to announce an exciting new feature to our upcoming Launch Party for SoKing Internet Radio (to be held at the Tin Theater from 5:30-7pm Wed., Feb. 15) – a special live performance from Burien native Jordan Biggs and his band…

Environmental Science Center’s Kids’ Art Contest Winners Announced

The Environmental Science Center (ESC) on Thursday (Feb. 9) announced the winners of the Earth Day Kids’ Art Contest. Congratulations go out to Anne Wilhite of Mr. Matthews’ 4th grade class at Marvista Elementary…

Elliott Bay Brewing Co. Wins ‘Best Soup’ Award At Empty Bowls Fundraiser

The 2012 Empty Bowls fundraiser was a huge success, with 1,150 attendees contributing $18,400 – a record! Of course, major shout-outs go out to all the volunteers, as well as all the local restaurants... [Read more]

Reptile Man Will Slither Into Des Moines For A Show On Saturday, Feb. 18

Washington’s only Reptile Man will slither into Des Moines on Saturday, Feb. 18, for a show at the Des Moines Activity Center. The Reptile Man, aka Scott Petersen, has performed for more than 800 schools... [Read more]

White Center Arts Seeking ‘Dynamic Roller Skate Sculptures’

Our friends at White Center Arts want our Readers to know that they are seeking artists for ‘dynamic roller skate sculptures,’ with a March 1st deadline. “Let your imagination ROLL WILD!”... [Read more]

REMINDER: The Big Launch Party For ‘SoKing Internet Radio’ Is A Week Away!

REMINDER: Our big Launch Party that will officially kick off our latest locally-grown indie media venture – SoKing Internet Radio – will be one week from tonight, on Wednesday, Feb. 15th from 5:30... [Read more]

Southcenter Rotary Club’s Mardi Gras Auction Is This Saturday Night

Click image to see larger version. The Southcenter Rotary will be holding its 3rd annual Mardi Gras Auction this Saturday night, Feb. 11th at the Southcenter Doubletree Hotel. Tickets are $60 per person. “Give... [Read more]

‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ Director Grew Up In Burien; Film Plays Tin Theater 2/10-16

A few years back, you might have seen a young man running around Burien’s Gregory Heights neighborhood with a Super-8 or VHS movie camera, telling his friends what to do, when to do it and where…

Hey Students – Enter To Design Next Year’s ‘Cove to Clover’ Logo By March 3!

Click image to see larger version. Our friends at Cove to Clover (we’re a Sponsor) would like our Readers to know about the first-ever Cove to Clover Art Contest, open to students from elementary... [Read more]

Wood-Fired Pizza Being Added To The Menu At Poverty Bay Wine Festival

The Roving Pizzaioli When you come to the 8th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival, (March 2–4 and the Landmark Event Center), make sure you come with an empty stomach! Not only will they have 25 wineries... [Read more]

BTB Photog Michael Brunk Opens New Exhibit At Burien Community Center

A new exhibit featuring ten photographs by BTB photog Michael Brunk began a two month display at the Burien Community Center today. The set of photos features images from several Burien parks displaying... [Read more]

It’s February, And Your Empress Of Information Loves Books. Don’t You?

by Marilee A. Cogswell Manager, Burien Library “Some Books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested” – Francis Bacon It’s February, the month of... [Read more]

WATERLAND BLOG: Karuna Arts Yoga/The Tag Zone Celebrate Grand Opening In Des Moines

Karuna Arts Yoga and The Tag Zone celebrated their grand-opening at their new Des Moines location with a ribbon-cutting this past weekend. Formerly located in Olde Burien, these side-by-side businesses... [Read more]

38 People & 3 Dogs Walked-n-Talked Their Way Through Burien Sunday

On Sunday afternoon (Feb. 5), while most people were glued to their TV sets for the big game, the 7th monthly Walk-n-Talk was held, with 38 people and 3 dogs joining the stroll. Of the walkers, one person... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATE: Launch Party For ‘SoKing Internet Radio’ Is Wed. Feb. 15th!

SAVE THE DATE: On Wednesday night, Feb. 15th, we’ll be holding a special launch party for SoKing Internet Radio, our new, locally-driven radio station, rockin’ the Tin Theater in Olde Burien... [Read more]

Next Walk-n-Talk Will Circle Around Lake Burien This Sunday, Feb. 5

It’s time for another walk around the lake this Sunday, and they’re forecasting a sunny day! For those that don’t want to be stuck inside, sitting in front of a glowing box, watching... [Read more]

Here’s A Way To Win Two Free Tickets To The Poverty Bay Wine Festival!

Feeling lucky? Well, here’s an easy way to enter to win Two FREE Tickets to the 8th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival, coming to the Landmark Event Center March 2 – 4! Simply text message the word... [Read more]