There’s A New Patch In Town: Disney’s Propwash Junction (Sponsored)

Excited for the new movie "Planes"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the town where Disney's "Planes" takes place: Propwash Junction. No wings required. Sponsored by Disney.

Improv Comedy Comes to Mercer Island

Youth Theatre Northwest will host improv comedy troupes Chaos Theory and ComedySportzSeattle oin July 25-27.

'Mostly Music in the Park' Series Begins July 25

Musical performances will take place in Mercerdale Park every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m., from July 25 - Aug. 25, 2013.

‘Grown Ups 2’ in Theaters Today (Sponsored)

Adam Sandler and an all-star cast reunite for “Grown Ups 2,” this summer’s feel-good comedy. Sponsored by “Grown Ups 2.”

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Caspar BabyPants Returning to Mercer Island Farmers Market

Caspar Babypants (aka: Chris Ballew from "The Presidents of the United Statesof America") will entertain the Mercer Island Farmers Market this Sunday, July 21.

What's Playing at the Movies Near Mercer Island

Here's what's playing in theaters around town this weekend, plus showtimes.

'After Earth' in Local Theaters Today (Sponsored)

Father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith reunite in this summer’s sci-fi blockbuster, After Earth. Sponsored by Sony.

Jack Perkins to Read from His Own Biography at Island Books

Perkins, the longtime host of the TV show "Biography," has written a memoir about retiring and rekindling his spiritual life living on an island in Maine. He will read and sign his book at Island Books April 15.

Mercer Island Band Director Parker Bixby Honored by Local Phi Beta Kappa

Honor society Phi Beta Kapp selected Parker Bixby, the Mercer Island High School band director, with the Pathfinder Award. Bixby will be honored Phi Beta Kappa’s spring luncheon event on May 13.

Attention MI Artists: Sound Transit Seeks Art for East Link Light Rail

A workshop will be held on March 20 at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center.

Mercer Island Visual Arts League to Hold Artist Reception for Susanne Foster's "Inter-Twinings"

MIVAL Gallery presents an artist reception for Susanne Foster and her "Inter-Twinings" Exhibit on Thursday. Foster will discuss natural fibers in her scenic artwork and several wearable pieces will be on display. http://patch.com/E-t855

'Aladdin Jr.' Dazzles at Youth Theatre Northwest

The local production at Youth Theatre Northwest, which features the talents of youth from Mercer Island and the surrounding area, runs until Feb. 10.

Islander to Perform at Feb. 17 Concert in Benaroya Hall in Seattle

The Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle is hosting its sixth annual Winter Nights concert at Benaroya Hall in the Nordstrom Recital Hall at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17.

Mercer Island Pastor/Poet Pens Stanzas Supporting Seahawks

The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos wrote this poem in honor of the Seahawks NFL divisional playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, Jan. 13.

Free Seats Available for Rick Steves’ "Europe: A Symphonic Journey"

About 100 free tickets are available for the screening -- featuring Edmonds’ Cascade Symphony Orchestra -- at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, Sunday at 7 p.m. and Monday at 9 p.m.

ART: 'A Dozen Muses' Opens in Mercer Gallery on Jan. 7

The first Mercer Gallery art show of 2013 will open at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center and feature several Eastside artists, including Mercer Island's Seiko Konya.

Scenes From New 'The (206)' Comedy TV Show Shot on Mercer Island

The famous Seattle comedian John Keister will debut his new TV comedy show "The (206)" on KING and KONG early Sunday morning, Jan. 6 at 1:05 a.m.

Islander Draws Spiritual Lessons From ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ in New Book

Author and pastor Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos, formerly of Mercer Island Covenant Church, writes about spiritual lessons embedded in the "most inspirational movie of all time".

Deer Art Sprouts Up in Lid Park

A public art installation of topiaries, purchased by the Mercer Island Arts Council, makes its appearance in Lid Park.

YTN Gets 'Sassy' With Sendak Musical 'Really Rosie'

"Really Rosie" (performs Nov. 30 –Dec. 16), inspires children to believe that no dream is too big in a story written by the legendary children's author & illustrator Maurice Sendak.

Mercer Island 'Nutcracker' Youth Ballet Tradition Continues Dec. 15

Island Youth Ballet Presents 10th Annual Holiday Performance, “Excerpts from the Nutcracker”.

Lights in the Sky: Meteor Showers Coming Up

If the clouds part, look to the skies for some stunning light displays this November and December.

Mercer Island's Haunted Forest Wants to Leave You 'Senseless'

Youth Theatre Northwest's annual haunted forest at Island Crest Park starts tonight with a preview at 7 p.m., while a "Once Upon a Halloween", staged for a younger audience (3+) will begin on Sunday, Oct. 21.

LeMay Car Museum Offers Parent Escape from Justin Bieber Concert

America’s Car Museum is hosting ‘Parental Daycare’ during the Oct. 9 Justin Bieber concert.

Cypress presents Flavors of Fall Wine Dinner with DeLille

Redmond Chorale has Talent! A Redmond Chorale Benefit.

'Pay-What-You-Will' For YTN's Friday Night Play 'Owl & Pussycat'

Inspired by an Edward Lear poem, Owl & Pussycat features Shakespearean couplets, songs, four actors, and a pea-green boat and patrons are invited to pay "What-You-Will" at Friday night's performance.

Happy Hour at Stopsky's

Sing With Our Kids Event All Island Ring Around the Rosy

'The Zaniac' Performs at Youth Theatre Northwest Sept. 21-23

Seattle’s "Funniest Prop comic" is onstage at Mercer Island's Youth Theatre Northwest this weekend.

'The Haunted Tree' Wins First Prize at Inaugural Juried Art Exhibit

The 1st Annual Mercer Island Art Gallery Juried Art Exhibit runs through Oct. 26 at the Mercer Island Arts and Event Center.

MIVAL Local Artist Art Gallery and Gifts

"Autumn Evenings" and the Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet from St.Petersburg!

Artist Reception - MI Juried Art Show

An Afternoon of Sacred Music and Scripture

Murder at the Masquerade - A murder mystery dinner

Great Escape: Three Getaways, From Rustic to Regal

Check out these quick weekend getaways for every budget...

When East Meets West: Author Dori Jones Yang

"Daughter of Xanadu," an adventurous and romantic tale by Dori Jones Yang, could easily be seen as a parallel to her own life in this century in the United States.

Ten Thousand Villages Gift Sale at MI Presbyterian Church

Church sponsors continue to offer these unique, hand-crafted fair trade items in the run-up to the Holiday Season.