There are certain evenings that stay with you long after the curtain falls, and my experience at The 5th Avenue Theatre for Jesus Christ Superstar was one of those unforgettable moments. The magic began before we even entered the theater. Traveling from Bainbridge Island to Seattle always feels like a small …
May always feels like the doorway to summer, and in our beautiful corner of the Pacific Northwest, it is one of the most magical times of the year. The month is filled with celebrations that bring our communities together, from Mother’s Day and Memorial Day to beloved local traditions like Viking Fest in historic Poul…
There are some people in this world whose love changes the entire course of another person’s life. My cousin, is that person for me. As Mother’s Day comes around for the fourteenth time since becoming a mom, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude, emotion, and the kind of love that feels impossible to fully put in…
May 06, 2026
Stepping Into a Dream: Jordan as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera and a Full Circle Moment
Writing has always been a part of how I make sense of the world, but even more than that, it has given me the chance to step into moments I never thought I would truly experience. Some stories stay with you quietly over the years, and for me, The Phantom of the Opera has always been one of those stories. I still remem…
If you have spent even a little time in Kitsap, chances are you have found yourself wandering through one of Taylor’s events, feeling that unmistakable sense of community she creates so effortlessly. When I had the opportunity to sit down and hear her story, I was immediately struck by how deeply it resonated with my …
I was told about this amazing woman in business in Kingston by Anja’s sweet aunt, who reached out to share a hidden gem tucked right into the heart of downtown. It is funny how many times we can drive past a place daily without realizing the magic waiting just inside. That was exactly the case here. A space that h…
When I first learned that one of my favorite bands in the world, Green Day , had transformed their generation-defining album American Idiot into a Broadway musical, I was both curious and protective of what that music meant to me. That album held a certain kind of raw truth when it was released, something rebelliou…