Seattle's Whim W'Him troupe of the moment bi2130322 Seattle choreographer Olivier Wevers and company Whim W'Him follow up an award-filled 2011 two cheeky new dances, "La langue de l'amour" and "Flower Festival," and one more sobering and ambitious piece, "ThrOwn."..

Flower festivals across the United States bi2130322 As we look forward to spring, festivals centered around brilliant blooms are breaking out across the country. We've pruned our list to give you the pick of spots to enjoy the natural rites of spring. WASHINGTON, D.C. In 1912, the mayor of Tokyo made a gift of Japanese..

Northwest Flower & Garden Show preview party set for Feb. 7 bi2130322 The Northwest Flower & Garden Show coming up Feb. 8, and once again the Washington Park Arboretum Foundation holding the preview party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Washington State Convention Center the night before the show begins

Seattle Schools kicks off search for next leader bi2130322 The Seattle School Board's executive committee set an ambitious timeline for superintendent search during a meeting week. Major decisions about the criteria for potential candidates be made Jan. 11

Time to tackle Seattle Public Schools' headquarters building debt bi2130322 The Seattle School Board's scrutiny of a $50 million debt on the district's headquarters not a reflection against the building but the short-term thinking that created it

Q&A: clematis, Epimedium, blueberries bi2130322 Ciscoe Morris, Seattle Times garden writer, answers reader questions on when to prune clematis, Epimedium (bishop's cap) and blueberries

Joy Louise (Clark) Marsaw bi2130322 Joy Louise Marsaw passed away peacefully, at the age of 85, at her home Leavenworth, WA on December 22, 2011. Joy was born on August 17, 1926, Seattle, WA, but grew up San Diego, CA and went on to become an Aircraft Riveter and a Service Station Manager during the WWII effort

Radiohead Add West Coast Dates bi2130322 Photo by Erez Avissar Following yesterday's confirmation that Radiohead headline Coachella , Radiohead at Ease points out that the band has announced three additional West Coast dates, for Seattle, San Jose, and Santa Barbara April. Check out all of dates, plus the video for "Lotus Flower", below

Charles 'Chuck' Bentley bi2130322 Charles ?Chuck? Bentley 04/11/1927 ? 01/09/2012BEAVERTON ? Charles ?Chuck? Bentley, 84, died Jan. 9, 2012, at Beaverton Hills Assisted Living. He was born April 11, 1927, Seattle, Wash., to Charles and Lottie Bentley. He graduated from pacific..

Tips on getting African violets to bloom bi2130322 Ciscoe Morris, Seattle Times garden writer, gives tips on getting African Violets to bloom; using straw as mulch and having soil tested

An alternative view of how independent shops can survive - Daily Mail bi2130322 Daily MailAn alternative view of how independent can surviveDaily MailEvery other shop boarded up. Teenagers lurk, bored, on windswept corners. I lock my doors, wind up my windows and speed away. And not just provincial towns that are suffering. My favourite independent London boutique, Palette, on Canonbury Mary, scourge of ?The Independent tsar: high streets are dyingThe SunMary Portas: supermarkets should be forced to build town centresTelegraph.co.ukThe Guardian -Financial Timesall 683 news articles »..

Pawn shop Christmas shopping? - ConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVII bi2130322 Pawn shop Christmas shopping?ConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVIIAMARILLO, TEXAS -- Some say TV influences life, and some pawn shop owners Amarillo say The History Channel's hit reality series Pawn Stars has pushed more people . "It's a store that carries a variety of items, and more »..

Thomas Cook to close 200 shops Britain - Reuters UK bi2130322 BBC NewsThomas Cook to close 200 BritainReuters UKLONDON (Reuters) - Thomas Cook reported a worse than expected decline full-year operating profit and said would close 200 of underperforming Britain, as looks to reduce debt and restore confidence among investors. Thomas Cook confirms 200 closeTravelMoleThomas Cook to close 200 storesThe Press Associationall 334 news articles »..

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