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SAVE THE DATE: SeaCompression Returning to ‘Burn’ in Burien Oct. 13

SAVE THE DATE: SeaCompression Returning to ‘Burn’ in Burien Oct. 13

Music. Fire. Dance. Art. Pink. ‘SeaCompression, ‘ the Northwest’s official post-Burning Man celebration, held every Autumn, is returning to Burien on Saturday, Oct. 13…

REVIEW: Hi-Liners’ Musical Production of ‘CATS’ is a Fresh Interpretation

REVIEW: Hi-Liners’ Musical Production of ‘CATS’ is a Fresh Interpretation

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The names of the Actors that originally appeared in this review have been deleted at the request of Hi-Liners Artistic Director Kathleen Edwards, to meet their guidelines of not critiquing... [Read more]

VIDEO: Hi-Liners Actor Creates Promo Video for Upcoming ‘CATS’ Production

VIDEO: Hi-Liners Actor Creates Promo Video for Upcoming ‘CATS’ Production

Victoria Knight, a Hi-Liner, created the following promotional video for their upcoming production of “CATS,” which opens this Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Highline Performing Arts Center: On... [Read more]

Brat Trot Banners Go Up, Festooning Olde Burien in Bavarian Colors

Brat Trot Banners Go Up, Festooning Olde Burien in Bavarian Colors

Several blue and white checked flags promoting the upcoming Oct. 7 Burien Brat Trot were installed on SW 152nd street lampposts over the weekend, festooning Olde Burien in traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest... [Read more]

B-TOWN HAPS: Pirate Play, Kids’ Day(s), Arts-A-Glow, Wildlife & More

B-TOWN HAPS: Pirate Play, Kids’ Day(s), Arts-A-Glow, Wildlife & More

School’s back in session, but that doesn’t mean that weekends are now just for sleeping in or watching football – nope, there’s plenty to do, including a pay-what-you-will Pirate play,... [Read more]

Sponsored Post Welcome Back Advertiser Tin Room Bar & Theater with 1/2-Priced App Coupon!

Welcome Back Advertiser Tin Room Bar & Theater with 1/2-Priced App Coupon!

Longtime Advertiser and friend of the blog The Tin Room/Tin Theater is back, continuing with their great Coupon – 1/2 Priced Appetizers! In addition to sponsoring their own “Widget” in our... [Read more]

B-TOWN HAPS: Bumber-wha? Here’s What’s Going on this Labor Day Weekend

B-TOWN HAPS: Bumber-wha? Here’s What’s Going on this Labor Day Weekend

It’s Labor Day weekend! FRIDAY, AUG. 31: TODAY is the deadline to get early bird registration for the Oct.7 Brat Trot! White Center Promise Summer Celebration is Friday, Aug. 31 Portland Artist... [Read more]

VIDEO: Our Super Slow-Mo Video of the Most Amazing Splats from the Pie Joust!

VIDEO: Our Super Slow-Mo Video of the Most Amazing Splats from the Pie Joust!

Perhaps we’re just – slow – or that what we created took a lot of reviewing, encoding and editing – finally, here’s our Super Slow-Mo compilation of the best pie-throwing moments from... [Read more]

Burien Little Theatre Presenting ‘Pay-What-You-Will’ Pirate Play Sept. 7-8

Burien Little Theatre Presenting ‘Pay-What-You-Will’ Pirate Play Sept. 7-8

Photo by Mike Wilson. Burien Little Theatre will be presenting a “rip-roaring pirate play” called Bold Grace: The Voyages of the Pirate O’Malley, written by Ashley Schalow, in two pay-what-you-will... [Read more]

Sponsored Post ‘Jazz on the Lawn’ to End on a High Note Friday with Michael Gullo & Friends

‘Jazz on the Lawn’ to End on a High Note Friday with Michael Gullo & Friends

Michael Gullo is young. There! We said it! But don’t let his mere 22 years fool you. Within the space of just over two decades Gullo has amassed some impressive credentials including “Best... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes from Hi-Liners’ ‘Cats’ Rehearsal; Show Opens Sept. 15

PHOTOS: Scenes from Hi-Liners’ ‘Cats’ Rehearsal; Show Opens Sept. 15

Burien’s Hi-Liners recently held a rehearsal of their upcoming production of ‘Cats,’ which opens Sept. 15, and they were generous enough to let The B-Town Blog in to take some pics. “Cats”... [Read more]

VIDEO: Here’s KING-TV’s ‘Evening Magazine’ Segment on Burien’s Pie Joust

VIDEO: Here’s KING-TV’s ‘Evening Magazine’ Segment on Burien’s Pie Joust

On Monday night’s “Evening Magazine,” KING-TV showcased their video segment on the Aug. 18 Pie Joust, held in Burien Town Square Park. Here it is in its entirety (note that you’ll... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATE: Burien’s Annual ‘Taste of Tuscany’ will be Friday, Sept. 21

SAVE THE DATE: Burien’s Annual ‘Taste of Tuscany’ will be Friday, Sept. 21

SAVE THE DATE: Burien Parks’ annual spaghetti feed fundraiser event – ‘Taste of Tuscany’ – will be Friday, Sept 21 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, and includes: Wine... [Read more]

It’s Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Day! Come Rock Out & Help a Great Local Cause!

It’s Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Day! Come Rock Out & Help a Great Local Cause!

Today – Saturday, Aug. 25 – is the third annual Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival, from Noon – 8 p.m. at Des Moines Beach Park! Presented by the Des Moines Rotary Club, this annual event is... [Read more]

B-TOWN HAPS: Final Weekend of ‘Anna in the Tropics,’ Blues & Brews & more

B-TOWN HAPS: Final Weekend of ‘Anna in the Tropics,’ Blues & Brews & more

As the hot, hoppin’ dog days of the summer event season winds down, don’t forget to get out and about and enjoy these last nice days before the kids are back in school and you’re walking... [Read more]

Sponsored Post Wine Tasting, Live Reggae Music on Tap at Luso Food & Wine Saturday Night

Wine Tasting, Live Reggae Music on Tap at Luso Food & Wine Saturday Night

BTB Advertiser Luso Food & Wine will be holding a wine tasting, along with live reggae music from Shan Coleman, starting at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday night (Aug. 25) in White Center. The wine will feature... [Read more]

PIE JOUST: Sneak Peek at Some Bikes You Can Ride While Jousting Saturday!

PIE JOUST: Sneak Peek at Some Bikes You Can Ride While Jousting Saturday!

The 2nd annual Pie Joust will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, with the Kids’ division starting at 11 a.m. at Burien Town Square Park, at SW 152nd and 5th Place SW. Registration will open at 11 a.m.,... [Read more]

B-TOWN HAPS: Pie Joust, Rat City Recon, Pay it Forward, Ice Cream & More!

B-TOWN HAPS: Pie Joust, Rat City Recon, Pay it Forward, Ice Cream & More!

As summer heats up and starts to wind down, there are still plenty of events going on in the area, from ‘Jazz on the Lawn‘ to the 2nd annual Pie Joust (we’ll see you there!) to the Des... [Read more]

It’s Thursday, It’s Hot, So Come Cool Down With Us at the Farmers Market!

It’s Thursday, It’s Hot, So Come Cool Down With Us at the Farmers Market!

It’s Thursday, it’s going to be hot, but we’ve got a way for you to cool off – come to the Discover Burien Farmers Market today, get some fresh berries or other refreshing summery foods,... [Read more]

Sponsored Post The Tin Theater’s FREE Wine Tasting is Thursday Night; Comedy Next Thursday

The Tin Theater’s FREE Wine Tasting is Thursday Night; Comedy Next Thursday

BTB Advertiser and Friends of the Blog The Tin Room/Theater’s has two upcoming events they want to be sure our Readers know about: Thursday, Aug. 16, 5 – 7 p.m.: FREE Wine Tasting from Parejas... [Read more]

PIE JOUST: Throw a Pie in the Face of Some B-Town Celebs to Help Raise $$!

PIE JOUST: Throw a Pie in the Face of Some B-Town Celebs to Help Raise $$!

“I’ll do it for the sake of the needy in our community…” “I’ll do it for the kids!” “I’ll do it because the Blog will be recording it in slow-motion... [Read more]

Sponsored Post Lots Going On at Advertiser Fernwood at the Park Retirement Community

Lots Going On at Advertiser Fernwood at the Park Retirement Community

Advertiser Fernwood at the Park is an Independent Retirement Community  in Normandy Park, and they’re having a LOT of events this month! “We have comprehensive activity and fitness programs,... [Read more]

Sponsored Post Make the Most of Summer at ‘Jazz on the Lawn’ at Cedarbrook Lodge Friday

Make the Most of Summer at ‘Jazz on the Lawn’ at Cedarbrook Lodge Friday

SeaTac’s Cedarbrook Lodge will play backdrop to a rich and complex “feast for the ears,” welcoming Seattle native Thomas Marriott’s ‘Human Spirit,’ as the ‘Jazz... [Read more]

PIE JOUST: You’d Better Start Studying for the ‘Extreme Spelling Bee’ on Saturday

PIE JOUST: You’d Better Start Studying for the ‘Extreme Spelling Bee’ on Saturday

An innovative and fun new feature is coming to this year’s Pie Joust –  to be held this Saturday, Aug. 18 (we’re proud to be a Sponsor) – the “Extreme Spelling Bee,” an interactive... [Read more]