DVD Review: West Side Story

by Greg Wright I first saw West Side Story at a drive-in theater when I was four years old.  I most recently saw it on the big screen at an NCM Fathom event at the AMC Southcenter last week. Even at four... [Read more]

DVD Review: The Human Resources Manager

by Greg Wright Here’s a test.  Read the following official synopsis, and tell me what kind of a movie you think this is: The Human Resources Manager of Jerusalem’s largest bakery is in trouble.... [Read more]

Hanky Panky Band Pianist Celebrates 90th Anniversary… Hear Her Play Next Week!

Guest Feature by Pam Fernald It was November 7, 1921 at 7 am on a snowy morning in Wilsey, Kansas when baby Maxine Carter came into this world. Sunday November 6, 2011, Maxine Hankins celebrated her 90th... [Read more]

Scenes from the SeaTac Holiday Bazaar, November 5 2011 — Video Footage

The annual Holiday Bazaar was held at the SeaTac Community Center on Saturday.  Eighty vendors, Santa Claus, a bake sale, a raffle featuring a gorgeous hand embroidered quilt, a wide assortment of specialty... [Read more]

Reminder: SeaTac Holiday Bazaar Today Only at the SeaTac Community Center!

Don’t miss this annual community wide event that helps jump start your holiday shopping. The bazaar features 70+ vendors selling everything from unique one of a kind hand crafts, jewelry, commercial... [Read more]

DVD Review: The Elephant in the Living Room

by Greg Wright I wrote extensively about The Elephant in the Living Room during its limited and brief theatrical release in April—and it’s easily one of my favorite films of the year.  The documentary... [Read more]

DVD Review: The Presence

by Greg Wright What can you say about an effective ghost story… without spoiling the effect?  And what can you say about a story’s spiritual significance… without spilling key plot points... [Read more]

DVD Review: Cafe

by Greg Wright Café is one of those movies that leaves me wanting to know more about the people who made it: What makes them tick?  How did they get into filmmaking?  What might I expect from them in... [Read more]

DVD Review: The Captains

by Greg Wright I’m almost embarrassed to admit that I have, of late, been working through the newly-restored release of the original Star Trek series, available for streaming on Netflix. I remember my... [Read more]

2nd Annual Poverty Bay Arts Festival Coming Up Sept. 10 in Downtown Des Moines

The Poverty Bay Arts Festival is back following a successful launch in 2010! The 2011 event will again highlight the talents of local visual and performance artists particularly from Des Moines, Highline... [Read more]