RFP Released To Restore Tsutakawa Fountain Inside Burien Library

The Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce is reporting that a “Request for Proposal” (RFP) has been released for a project that would re-locate the historic George Tsutakawa fountain to the interior... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Celebrate Hayfever Season With Photos Of Flowers

Spring is here, and with it comes nicer, longer days, blooming flowers, and everyone’s favorite – HAYFEVER! To celebrate these sensational seasonal sniffles, today’s Photo Friday is... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: An All-iPhone Panorama Extravaganza By Francis Zera

As if to prove that a good Photographer doesn’t always need a great camera, Photog Francis Zera submits this week’s Photo Friday – a collection of pics he’s taken using only his... [Read more]

Burien's "Artists United" Celebrating 60 Years By Offering Art To Businesses

Burien’s “Artists United” is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year, by putting a call out to local businesses to display members’ art on their walls. This is a great opportunity... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: See Miniature Burien Through "Tilt-Shifted" Eyes Of A Giant

Today’s “Photo Friday” involves some creative trickery from Pro Photographer Francis Zera, who spent an afternoon using a “Tilt-Shift Lens” to capture images of everyday locations... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Preconscious’ Moody Pics From Seahurst Park Beach

It’s Friday, which means it’s “Photo Friday” here at The B-Town Blog, and today we’re featuring Burien Photographer Rosemary Bannon Tyksinski, PhD, who goes by the Flickr... [Read more]

Highline Medical Center Holding Kids’ Billboard Contest

Burien’s Highline Medical Center is holding a children’s “Kidz Tipz for Safety” billboard contest in association with Highline Public Schools, in an effort to engage kids in childhood... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: “Springtime In Burien” Nature Photos By Francis Zera

The days are getting longer, the sky brighter, flowers are starting to bloom, bugs are coming out and its Photo Friday – what better way to celebrate the coming days of Spring than by celebrating... [Read more]

VIDEO: Skateboarding Clip From “Where We Live Now, Burien” Documentary

Back in October, we premiered a trailer for a new documentary being produced on Burien, called “Where We Live Now, Burien.” This documentary is still in production, and another clip has been... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: SoundSlideshow Of Jason Smith’s Photos At Vino Bello

Since it’s Photo Friday here at The B-Town Blog, what better way to continue our exploration of one of our favorite arts than by showcasing an interview done by one Photographer (Francis Zera) with... [Read more]

B-Town Artist: Dave Branson Sketches Seahurst Park Beach

Longtime Burien resident and local artist Dave Branson was out and about this last weekend, spending time sketching at Seahurst Park Beach, which played a significant role in his life growing up here since... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Art Clock Sign Reflection, Cherry Blossoms & More…

by Scott Schaefer On Friday afternoon (Feb. 19th), it was such a spring-like winter’s day that I decided to take a long walk around downtown Burien and go on a “photo safari.” Armed with... [Read more]

Burien Photographer Jennifer Leone’s First Public Showing Starts Feb. 21st

Burien Photographer Jennifer Leone’s first public showing of her work will start this Sunday, Feb. 21st and run for seven weeks at the Fireside Cafe and Gallery in Kent. The showing kicks off with... [Read more]

B-Town Artist: Dave Branson Sketches The New Library Building

We stumbled upon a sketch by Burien resident Dave Branson, who is letting us post his rendition of the new Library/City Hall Building he created on Monday, Feb. 15th. Here’s what Dave had to say... [Read more]

Photographic Printer Jason Smith’s Show Opens Friday At Vino Bello

We’re huge fans of Photography here at The B-Town Blog, and while we are only rarely able to achieve it, we always appreciate it, honor it, and encourage others to experience it. I mean, have you... [Read more]

Our Intern's Latest "3 Frog Bros." Cartoon

Our intern, Bryan Charles, of Big Picture High School has created another cartoon in his “3 Frog Bros.” series. As we mentioned before, Bryan is a budding young artist, and has a passion for... [Read more]

PHOTOS: A Look Back At The B-Town Blog's Best Pics Of 2009

Well, 2009 was a year wasn’t it? And now that it’s over, it’s time for us to find another way to reflect on it – this time courtesy Photographer Michael Brunk, who put together... [Read more]

Welcome Our New Intern: Cartoonist Bryan Charles!

Please welcome the latest addition to The B-Town Blog – our newest intern, Bryan Charles, of Big Picture High School! Bryan is a budding artist, and has a passion for comics, cartoons and even creating... [Read more]

ART: Nice Painting To Serve As A Chaser For The Previous Horrific Story

Ala one of our favorite blogs – Boingboing.net – this posting is intended to serve as a “chaser” to the previous, horrific child abuse story. Here is original artwork from our... [Read more]