‘Voices of Burien’ Open Mic will be Friday, May 31 at Community Center

‘Voices of Burien‘ – a new youth-oriented writing group – will be holding its first Open Mic at the Burien Community Center on Friday, May 31 from 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. “We are celebrating... [Read more]

Local Artist Rebecca Miller holding art show reception at Harbor Steps June 6

There will be an Art Opening for Burien Artist Rebecca Miller from 6 – 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 at Alki Arts at the Harbor Steps in Seattle. Miller’s unique Charcoal Drawings on Antique Sheet... [Read more]

City of Burien installs ornamental Art along First Avenue South

The City of Burien announced Wednesday (May 8) that it has installed a series of ornamental art pieces on light poles along First Avenue South. The different-colored art pieces depict a series of hubcaps,... [Read more]

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Burien Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival seeking Artists

Our friends at the Burien Arts-A-Glow Lantern Festival are looking for artists and community groups to create lantern installations for the 2013 event, to be held at Dottie Harper Park on Saturday, September... [Read more]

REMINDER: Highline School District ‘Art Walk’ is this Thursday, May 9

The second annual Highline School District Student Art Walk will be this Thursday, May 9, from 5 – 8 p.m. “Celebrate Art Education Month and wander Downtown Burien from 4th to 10th Ave SW on SW... [Read more]

Burien Arts offering free workshops in May and June

During May and June, Burien Arts will be offering two FREE workshops, and one workshop that costs $60 but they’re offering four high school scholarships to it. Here are the details: FREE ARTS WORKSHOPS... [Read more]

REMINDER: Come see us at Opening Day of the Burien Farmers Market!

REMINDER: Today – Thursday, May 2 – is the opening day of the Discover Burien Farmers Market! It runs from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Burien Town Square Park, on SW 152nd at 5th Place SW in downtown Burien. As... [Read more]

Discover Burien Farmers Market opens at Town Square Park Thursday, May 2

You can tell a bright summer is just around the corner when the Discover Burien Farmers Market starts – this year kicking off on Thursday, May 2 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. As usual, B-Town’s original,... [Read more]

New works by Washington playwrights in festival at Burien Little Theatre

For the price of a movie theater ticket, you can see two—count ‘em, two—live, brand-new, award-winning plays by Washington State playwrights in the 2013 Bill & Peggy Hunt Playwrights Festival... [Read more]

Second annual Highline School District Student Art Walk will be Thursday, May 9

Celebrate Art Education Month and wander downtown Burien between 4th Ave SW and 10th Ave SW on SW 152nd Street to find art from talented middle and high school students at the second annual Highline School... [Read more]

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Burien Books hosting Book Signing for local Author Carol S. Hervin Saturday

Burien Books will be hosting a local community event in the form of a book signing and reading for local author Carol S. Hervin’s children’s book about an adorable kitten called “Boots... [Read more]

Arts opps available in ‘unconventional spaces’ at Burien Town Square

Art from Don Liljar has been on display in a window at Burien Town Square since January. There are a couple of arts opportunities in some “unconventional spaces” in the Burien Town Square building,... [Read more]

Ever feel like you’re being watched in Seahurst Park? You are – by a Tree!

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Thanks to Crystal D. German for the news tip for this story!] Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer If you’ve ever felt like you’re being watched while walking through Burien’s... [Read more]

Burien Arts Association bringing world class Face Painters to B-Town

Our friends at the Burien Arts Association want our Readers to know that they’re bringing world class face painters to Burien!   “We are offering four scholarships to high school kids in our... [Read more]

Moshier Art Center’s annual Spring Pottery Sale will be Saturday, May 4

The Moshier Spring Pottery Sale will be Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Moshier Art Center, located at 430 S. 156thStreet. “Twice a year the potters at the Moshier Community Art... [Read more]

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New Advertiser Crimson Park Design Selling Furniture Made from Local Trees

On January 20, 2012. a major wind and ice storm swept the Northwest and downed a large number of trees, power lines, etc. A few of the trees gave way to the weight of ice and force of wind here in Burien. New... [Read more]

Artists United Presenting Three Exhibits at Burien Community Center

Artists United will be presenting a series of three exhibits at the Burien Community Center from April 5th through July 5th, 2013, featuring work from numerous local artists…

Art Car Artist Kelly Lyles’ Work at Burien Community Center Through May 31

West Seattle Car Artist Kelly Lyles will have her work – both drawings and paintings – on display at the Burien Community Center through May 31st. Lyles is famous for her fabulous art cars “Leopard... [Read more]

Burien Women Honoring the Deployed by Creating Amazing ‘Quilts of Valor’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The quilts in this story are NOT the ones that are on display at the Burien Community Center, which ends today (read about those here).] by Davy Desmond What’s in a quilt?  Blocks,... [Read more]

REMINDER: Kennedy Catholic High’s ‘Guys and Dolls’ Runs Thurs.–Sun.

REMINDER: Kennedy Catholic High School’s production of “Guys and Dolls” will be this weekend – Thursday through Sunday – at Highline Performing Arts Center. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,... [Read more]

Burien City Council Appoints Four to Arts Commission

At Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting, four residents were appointed to the Arts Commission. A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Lucy Krakowiak, seconded by Councilmember Joan McGilton, and... [Read more]

Highline Historical Society Quilt Exhibit Opens at Community Center Today

Marie O’Kelley, Carla Stehr, Linda Johanson and Sonia gather around one of O’Kelley’s quilts, which is now on exhibit at the Burien Community Center. Click image to see larger version. The Highline... [Read more]

Local Photographer Thatcher Kelley Showing Photos at John Knox Church

Local Photographer Thatcher Kelley will be showing his photos at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Normandy Park during the months of March and April, with an Artist’s Reception set for Saturday, April... [Read more]

Burien Artist Christine Kennedy Wins Contest with ‘Kayaking Seahurst’ Painting

Christine Kennedy, a local Burien resident, is both a weekly and monthly winner of Daniel Smith’s 11th Annual National Art Contest with her painting, “Kayaking Seahurst” (click image to see larger... [Read more]