Burien-Based Painter/Podcaster Daryl Whalen has a ‘Greener View’

by Scott Schaefer Last March, we posted a story entitled “Burien-Based Painter Darryl Whalen Producing Podcasts On ‘Healthy Painting,” which profiled Whalen, a local painter who was dabbling in creating... [Read more]

Local ‘Roving Gallery’ Artists Stop Roving, Find Permanent Location in Georgetown

Four local Artists – Keli Sim DeRitis, Denise Chandler Smith, Roxanne Fawcett and Janet S. Crawley – of ‘The Roving Gallery’ have settled into a permanent location in the original Rainier... [Read more]

Highline Schools Foundation Screening ‘Speaking In Tongues’ Tuesday Night

The Highline Schools Foundation is presenting a documentary film called “Speaking in Tongues” starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8 at Mount View Elementary School. Admission is free, but Registration... [Read more]

Your Empress of Information Says ‘May is Loaded with KCLS Programs for All Ages!’

by Marilee A. Cogswell Manager, Burien Library “The future belongs to those 
who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” - Eleanor Roosevelt NOTE: All King County Libraries will be closed... [Read more]

‘Remember Century 21′ at Burien Library on Saturday, May 12

In the spirit of the 50th anniversary of Century 21, MOHAI invites you to explore the memories, memorabilia, and myths of Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair through a series of free community-wide workshops.... [Read more]

PHOTOS: ‘Supermoon’ Rises Over Lake Burien Friday Night

BTB Contributor Gregory Rehmke was out Friday night (May 5), and was able to capture the following photos of the ‘Supermoon’ as it rose over Lake Burien (click images to see larger versions) #gallery-2... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Mmmmm…Dobie…

by Dave Markwell While eating dinner the other night my annoyingly picky son was questioning the taco meat. He questions everything we eat. I, in my usual fashion, avoided his queries with “Just eat... [Read more]

PHOTOS: First Annual Student Art Walk Succeeds Despite Soggy Weather

Did you know that May is Washington State Art Education Month? To celebrate, Burien Parks and Recreation collaborated with Burien merchants and middle and high school art teachers from the Highline School... [Read more]

Burien Farmer’s Market is Open, and We’re There with FREE Coupons!

Margie Gibb cuts the ribbon at the opening day of the Burien Farmers Market on Thursday, May 3. Market Vendors gathered for a pic on Opening Day. Photo by Scott Schaefer. Click image to see larger version. The... [Read more]

Schedule, Map Released for Thursday’s Student Art Walk in Downtown Burien

As we first reported a few weeks ago, Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services will be celebrating Art Education Month by holding a Student Art Walk from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. this Thursday, May 3. “Visit... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: ‘What Does This Mean?’ Double Rainbow Spotted Off Burien

Burien-based Artist Maureen Hoffmann certainly has a keen eye for beauty, and while we’re not sure she ended up crying ‘What does it mean???‘ and sobbing like she was an overly-emotional... [Read more]

VIDEO: Local Teen Tori Keeth Makes TV Debut in South Korean Commercial

by Scott Schaefer A local 13-year old girl named Tori Keeth recently made her small screen debut in a new Samsung Smart TV commercial, which is airing on South Korean TV, as well as in print and digital... [Read more]

Burien’s Hi-Liners Announce Fall Show: ‘This won’t be your Mother’s Cats’

by Scott Schaefer Hi-Liners Artistic Director Kathleen Edwards. At a special reception for supporters, advertisers, friends and others Monday night, Burien’s Hi-Liners announced that their big show... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident Has Interesting Idea for Burien’s New Mural

I am not an artist, but I do have a suggestion for the mural on Fourth Avenue. It would be historically accurate and it would reflect who we are as a community. The mural should start out on one side showing... [Read more]

VIDEO: Some Fun Outtakes from a New Video on Burien’s ‘Team Clean Sweep’

Our friends at TellIt Productions are in the middle of producing a video for Discover Burien (we’re members) about B-Town’s Clean Sweep team, and in-between edits they found time to compile... [Read more]

Artist Augustina Droze Chosen to Paint Mural on Burien’s Dollar Tree Wall

Augustina Droze The City of Burien Arts Commission announced Friday (April 20) that Artist Augustina Droze has been selected  to paint a mural on the the side of the Dollar Tree Store on 4th Ave SW at... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Spaces

by Dave Markwell While on vacation last week, I had the fortunate opportunity to stumble across Steven Tyler’s autobiography. For anyone living under a rock for the past thirty years and who may not... [Read more]

Puget Sound Skills Center Student’s 3D Design Ranks in Top 10 in Contest

A 3D model (pictured above) developed by Audrey Chavarria Calderon, a student at Burien’s Puget Sound Skills Center, ranked in the Top 10 in an recent international contest. The eighth annual Extreme... [Read more]

CALL FOR HELP: Arts-A-Glow Needs Clean, Empty Water Bottles

Burien’s Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival Organizers are asking the public’s help – they’re seeking clean, empty water bottles for a project! Please donate your bottles at the Burien Community... [Read more]