What an audacious title! As if you need tips for enjoying Nutcracker at Pacific Northwest Ballet. As if I am qualified to give them! But, I have been a few times, so indulge me if you will … read on. Who to especially notice in this year’s Nutcracker at PNB: Makena Lung played the most animated and graceful Princess […]
Piano sensation Eldar Djangirov at Jazz Alley
When I heard Eldar Djangirov was coming to town I begged (okay, just asked) Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley for tickets. Had they not graciously given me press passes, I would have gladly paid — and my limit this time was pretty high. I was determined to get a table at one of his December 3 and […]
The Cabin Near Suncadia: a perfect location for a large family getaway
My husband’s side of the family wanted to spend a weekend together. Since we live on two sides of the state of Washington and there are 19 of us, it was no small task to find a place to accommodate everyone. Ideally, we wanted a bedroom for each couple (there are five), and room for […]