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When the Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens announced “Deck the Boughs,” the question that immediately came to mind was: “What about the lights?” Sadly, there will be no lights this year. If you’re still looking for a free light display, we suggest the Tulalip Lights. Background on the Decision: After five years of turning its grounds […]

The Board of Directors of the Schack Art Center announced the upcoming retirement of its Executive Director, Judy Tuohy, who is stepping down in May 2026. Tuohy pun in an extraordinary 32 years of service for the Schack Art Center. Under her visionary leadership, the organization has grown more than tenfold, evolving from a small, […]

The Everett City Council voted unanimously to approve the new Illegal Graffiti on Public and Private Property Ordinance, which creates a civil infraction against a graffiti tagger for the unauthorized application of illegal graffiti. Background on the Ordinance: The City of Everett spends around $75,000 a year cleaning up graffiti, but the cost to the […]

The Everett City Council will be voting next week on a new Illegal Graffiti on Public and Private Property Ordinance, which creates a civil infraction against a graffiti tagger for the unauthorized application of illegal graffiti. The City of Everett spends around $75,000 a year cleaning up graffiti, but the cost to the homes and […]

Saturday, August 9th APEX Everett is celebrating their Grand Opening of El Sid — the newest destinations for live music, nightlife, cocktails, and immersive art experiences in downtown Everett, WA. El Sid is a Punk Era-Inspired cocktail lounge to compliment the concert venue and restaurant already at APEX. The name comes from Sid Vicious who […]

One of my favorite public art installations is the “Everett Street Tunes,” where artistically decorated pianos are scattered around town. Brave experienced and inexperienced pianists can sit down and put on a public showing. The Street Tunes tradition started back in 2010, missed a few years due to Covid, and is now back, celebrating its […]

Calling all art lovers, bargain hunters, and creative souls! Schack Art Center is thrilled to announce its upcoming Artists’ Garage Sale, a lively one day only event where the community can explore and purchase original art, art supplies, and gently loved materials directly from local artists. This isn’t your typical garage sale—it’s a celebration of […]

Every year the Everett Cultural Arts Commission and Mayor select individuals and organizations for awards. The 2024 award recipients have been selected and the winners include former My Everett News publisher, Leland Dart and former City Council Chair Brenda Stonecipher. There will be an event on Thursday, April 10, 2025 to celebrate their achievements. Here’s […]

On Sunday, new colorful street pole signs were installed to welcome visitors and residents into the city on Hewitt and Broadway. On one side they say “Everett,” and on the other they say “Welcome.” In smaller print, they say “Everett Station District Alliance.” There are now over 60 banners lining Broadway and Hewitt from the […]

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live in Washington’s Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. All art entries must be original in concept, design and execution. Art submissions and forms are due to Larsen’s office no later than Monday, April 14, at 5:00 […]