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Meet the king of Northwest bubbly | NW Wines

When it comes to celebrating, few wines in the Northwest are more affordable, available and worthy than the…

Pearl Django incorporates the music of hot jazz guitar pioneer Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli with American swing music.

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Pearl Django performs Jan. 13 at Collective Visions

Pearl Django, one of America’s most respected and busiest Hot Club Jazz-style groups, performs Jan. 13, 7-9 p.m.,…

Larry Ahvakana’s ‘Giant Puffin That Eats Walrus

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Meet Inupiat artist Larry Ahvakana Jan. 6

Bainbridge Arts and Crafts hosts a series of events with noted Inupiat carver Larry “Ulaaq” Ahvakana in January.…

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Visions of pepernoten danced in their heads … | Kitsap Week

Just before going to bed that night — “de Pakjesavond,” or the Evening of the Presents — the…

The iiT Factor teen group performs to a mash-up of Journey’s classic rock hit “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” and Lady Gaga’s “On the Edge” at the debut show in Port Orchard Dec. 17.

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Hoping to launch performing arts careers

Tapping into the pop culture phenomenon that is “Glee,” a new performing arts studio in Port Orchard presented…

Claire and John Floyd at the Marine Corps Ball in Hawaii

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One couple’s enduring gift | Kitsap Week

On Christmas Eve, John Floyd will read to his wife from the book of Matthew in the Bible,…

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Be sure and check your latest bank statement for surprises | This ‘n That

I have an off-beat sense humor, always finding something funny in just about everything. There are times when…

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The new year will be as busy as the old year | Hansville Happenings

This New Year’s resolution is to not be as busy. Let me see, what can I quit doing?

Francene May Higman: ‘I’ve always used self expression as therapy. Telling stories without words gets stuff out of my head.’

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Higman wants to make a difference through her art | FAB Spotlight

At 18 and a senior at Kingston High School, she is absolutely passionate about her art.

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A different kind of list for the New Year | Aging Matters

Recently I learned that two friends my age passed away suddenly, with little advance warning, and I wondered…

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Women’s empowerment program wins humanitarian service award | Kitsap Week

The Silverdale-based Maasai Women’s Education and Empowerment Program USA was awarded the Kitsap Peninsula Global Humanitarian Award Dec.…

Etta Projects developed and funded a School Garden Program in Bolivia. Etta Projects works with women and children to develop sustainable solutions to challenges facing rural Bolivian communities.

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Keeping Etta’s cause: Buy a tree and give back to the world | Kitsap Week

Tree and wreath sales help empower women and children in Bolivia.

YWCA Adopt-a-Family staff.

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ALIVE Shelter helps victims break the domestic violence cycle | Kitsap Week

Most people’s Christmas wishes don’t include shampoo, toothbrushes or diapers. But for participants in the YWCA Adopt-a-Family holiday…

InMotion Performing Arts Studio is performing in the famous ‘Mini Nutcracker’ in the downtown Sheraton in Seattle.

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InMotion dancers perform in Seattle, bringing special event to Silverdale

The dancers of InMotion Performing Arts Studio in Poulsbo are performing in the noted mini Nutcracker ballet at…

Aerial view of Gordon Brothers Vineyard

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Gordon Brothers enter Decade 4 of winemaking | NW Wines

Jeff Gordon is now into his fourth decade of growing wine grapes on top of a cliff overlooking…

Erin Jennings

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Gift-giving ideas for your unsung heroes | Ask Erin

Dear Erin, I want to show my appreciation, but I don’t want to break the bank.

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The Zwarte Piets, or chimney sweeps | Kitsap Week

[Part three] All of the new clothing (the baggy tunic and the cape) and paraphernalia (the tall hat…

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The first guy who wore red and white | Kitsap Week

For no reason or explanation ever found in Turkish archives, December was the generous man’s month of annual…

Vivian Williams and her husband

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An 1800s Christmas | Kitsap Week

Do-si-do back to a simpler time in this Seabeck celebration

Despite his cancer battle

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Winemaker remains dedicated despite cancer | NW Wines

Winemakers throughout the Pacific Northwest struggled with weather during this fall’s trying harvest, but the winemaker for Willamette…