Michael Brunk is one of the most impressive, creative and talented media professionals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with. As we celebrate our 10th blog-ivessary, it is incumbent upon me to recognize…]]>
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Citizens Mount Protest Against City Manager Mike Martin
Story and Photos by Michael Brunk
Wednesday afternoon (May 20th), Tai Oh of Burien (right, below) and Terry Torbet of Kent (left) stood on SW 148th near First Avenue South holding a large banner protesting City Manager Mike Martin’s recent DUI incident, as seen in these pictures by Michael Brunk:
REVIEW: ‘It is astounding that there is not a single moment that falls flat’ in BAT Theatre’s ‘Red,’ which continues through May 5
Burien Actor’s Theatre presents Red, a Tony-Award winning play directed for BAT by Beau Prichard, which continues through May 5, 2024. Red is a Tony-award winning play by John Logan […]
REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘Trouble in Mind’ will delight, move, and stir you as only the best Art can
Trouble in Mind is set during rehearsals for a major Broadway production called Chaos in Belleville, an anti-lynching play. The story follows seasoned Black actress Wiletta Mayer (Michelle Blackmon) who […]
BAT Theatre receives $5,000 donation in memory of late Board President Scott Gifford
Year-end giving at Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) included a $5,000.00 donation by local real estate agent Patti Gifford (pictured above, center, with BAT’s Eric Dickman and Maggie Larrick) in memory […]
REMINDER: Final chance to save $3 off to see BAT Theatre’s ‘The Twelve Dates of Christmas,’ which ends this weekend
REMINDER: It’s the finalé weekend for BAT Theatre’s latest production, “The Twelve Dates of Christmas,” a hilarious and heartwarming comedy about finding the joy in life’s unexpected twists and turns […]
Happy Birthday to us – The B-Town Blog turns 16 today!
On Dec. 11, 2007 – 16 years ago today – The B-Town Blog posted its very first story, beginning a bold new era in independent, “hyperlocal” journalism for Burien. First started as […]
COUPON: Save $3 off to see BAT Theatre’s ‘The Twelve Dates of Christmas,’ which continues this weekend
Just in time for the holiday season, BAT Theatre continues to present its latest production, “The Twelve Dates of Christmas,” a hilarious and heartwarming comedy about finding the joy in […]
REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘The Twelve Dates of Christmas’ is a funny, laid-back comedy that is exceedingly well done
The Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) production of “The Twelve Dates of Christmas” – a comedy in one act written by Ginna Hoben and co-directed by Rochelle Flynn and Maggie Larrick […]
Come join the 11th annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk on Sunday, Aug. 6
From our friends at WABI Burien: For further information, please contact Maureen Hoffmann, WABI Burien President, info@wabiburien.org. Come join us on Sunday, August 6 for the 11th Annual Burien Public Art […]
Come join the 11th annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk this Sunday, Aug. 6
From our friends at WABI Burien: Come join us on Sunday, August 6 for the 11th Annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk! Rain-or-shine we’ve gathered on the first Sunday of every […]
Win Cash Prizes at Burien UFO Festival & Costume Contest on Friday, Aug. 4
On Friday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. in Olde Burien, you will have a chance to make your “cosplay” mark and potentially walk away with some cash and an incredible […]
Win Cash Prizes and this awesome Trophy at Burien UFO Festival Costume Contest Aug. 4
On Friday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. in Olde Burien, you will have a chance to make your “cosplay” mark and potentially walk away with some cash and an incredible […]
25 O’Clock: The impact of the Crooked Street Clock in Burien
At 629 SW 152nd Street in Downtown Burien, there is a working metal clock that has a crooked support. “Street Clock” is done as an artistic expression as part of […]
LETTER: BAT Theatre ‘grateful to Kennedy Catholic High School for allowing us to lease their Little Theatre…’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident, and in response to another Letter we published. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions […]
REVIEW: ‘All four performers handled the material masterfully’ in BAT Theatre’s ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’
Tiny Beautiful Things is a one-act play based on a collection of essays of the same name compiled from the anonymous advice column written by Cheryl Strayed. It was adapted […]
REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘On the Market’ is a truly human story about grief, love, loss, and home
On the Market is a one act play by Jason Odell Williams that follows a middle-aged singer turned realtor, Charlotte (Karin Rogers) in her struggle to find new love after […]
REVIEW: ‘The Play’s the Thing’ a very enjoyable, engaging and hilarious show
By John Van de Ven Photos by Michael Brunk BAT Theatre is back at it with a few more free appearances in King County parks this summer – including at […]
10th Annual Public Art Walk-n-Talk around Burien will be this Sunday, Aug. 7
WABI Burien’s 10th Annual Public Art Walk-n-Talk around Burien will be this Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022: In keeping with our summertime tradition, we will enjoy the 10th Annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk on […]
Don’t miss BAT Theatre’s ‘The Play’s the Thing’ in Burien Town Square this Friday
Photos by Michael Brunk. Grab some takeout or eat at a local restaurant and join BAT Theatre for a FREE performance of the comedy The Play’s the Thing at Burien […]
Want to be in Burien’s Independence Day Parade? Here’s how you can join
Photo of the 2012 Burien Independence Day Parade by Michael Brunk. Discover Burien wants everyone to know that they can be in the 98th annual Burien Independence Day Parade on […]
Burien Independence Day Parade is returning for 2022, and will be Seafair sanctioned
Photo of some guy riding in the Miss Burien hydroplane during the 2012 Burien Independence Day Parade by Michael Brunk. Seafair this week announced that the 2022 Burien Independence Day […]
You can win dinner from BAT Theatre by taking photos of local transit signs
Left to right: Paul Gould, BAT Trustee; Maggie Larrick, BAT Managing Director; and Eric Dickman, BAT Artistic Director. Photo by Michael Brunk. YOU can win dinner on BAT – just […]
Happy Birthday to us – help The B-Town Blog celebrate its 14th B-Day today!
Way back on Dec. 11, 2007 – 14 years ago today – The B-Town Blog posted its very first story, beginning a bold new era in independent, “hyperlocal” journalism for […]