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Category Archives: Entertainment
New Year’s Eve Celebration with The Jewel Tones
We were treated to a mixture of Motown songs bringing back memories of Diana Ross, The Supremes, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, The Temptations and Gladys Knight. The staff at Skyline provided a lovely atmosphere celebrating the arrival … Continue reading
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Photos of the best costumes at San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers race
Thanks to Bob P. Nearly every year since 1912, the city has celebrated Bay to Breakers, a 12-kilometer run that begins at Howard and Main streets and concludes at Ocean Beach. But like most San Francisco traditions, there’s a whimsical element … Continue reading
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Incredible balance
Miyoko Shida Rigolo performs an amazing feather balancing act that had me hooked from the beginning as I found this fascinating to watch. The incredible skill and patience she uses to balance a single feather on these sticks of various … Continue reading
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Jack Palance Vs. Vladimir Putin
by Sunny Bunch Thanks to Mary Jane F. On weeks like these, it’s hard not to feel … well, a little silly or impotent writing about movies and their business. So instead of doing that, I’m going to relay a … Continue reading
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Life is to be enjoyed – say the dogs
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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Dolly Parton’s song for Jonny Carson
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Actors — human and feline — add spark to this wistful biopic
Thanks to Ann M. A movie review for cat lovers to be sure. By MORIA MACDONALDSeattle Times arts critic Should you be anticipating “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain” in the hopes of a lighthearted Victorian romp featuring lots of … Continue reading
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First Ice Cream
Such a treat! Thanks to Pam P.
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Seattle’s original night market–Chinatown
Thanks to Ann M.
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Remember the clowns
Thanks to Donna D. Remember the variety shows, the humor and the clowns? Click this link to watch. Priceless! https://www.theretrosite.com/uploads/videos/6c636bd484d7.mp4
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24 actors looking good at 90++
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Calling all bridge players
Calling all bridge players! The Lifestyle Committee is looking for bridge players at all levels of ability and interest. There will be a meeting on Tuesday, May 11th at 2:00 in the Cascade Room to discuss the feasibility of scheduling … Continue reading
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Some of the best things to stream
Thanks to the NYT
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Tom Lehrer Turned 93 Yesterday: On Aging
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CBS to Rebroadcast Oprah Interview with Meghan and Harry
Just in case you weren’t one of the 17 million people who tuned in to watch Oprah Winfrey interview Meghan and Harry this past Sunday, CBS has made the (obvious, smart) move to rebroadcast the special this Friday, March 12. Last Sunday’s interview garnered … Continue reading
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Hope it’s not been too blue
Thanks to Pam P.
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Look who cheered us up at the party
Please send your party pics to Jim deMaine – thanks.
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Alex Trebek, Longtime Host of ‘Jeopardy!,’ Dies at 80
By Katharine Q. Seelye At a restaurant several years ago, a stranger went up to Alex Trebek, the longtime host of “Jeopardy!” and as strangers often did, tried to stump him. “The American flag flies here 24 hours a day, every … Continue reading
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The five “masketeers” and pianist perform for us
Having fun and music, these fab five perform to help with fundraising for the Employee Appreciation Fund (EAF) – the lyrics are below Our staff are jolly good fellows Their efforts keep us mellow So do their friendly “hellos” … Continue reading
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On at the Rep!
In partnership with Berkeley Rep, Seattle Rep invites you to a free online broadcast of It Can’t Happen Here, an adaptation of Sinclair Lewis’ darkly satirical political novel. It Can’t Happen HereBy Tony Taccone and Bennett S. Cohen, adapted from … Continue reading
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