One of the last things Emily Chan has from her dad is a card that he gave her. Over the years, she has read and re-read it, feeling his presence […]
Read moreUpcoming end-of-summer and fall events you won’t want to miss: Mercer Island’s Art Uncorked, Friday Art Walk, Oh! Chocolate’s Grand Opening on the south end, the MIHS Homecoming Parade, All […]
Read moreFourth of July festivities are around the corner, and Mercer Island’s annual summer events and traditions are ramping up. Soak up the sunshine – and some Shakespeare – in a park, taste […]
Read moreYour chance to enjoy local wine, food, and art is just around the corner. On September 9th, the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce presents Art Uncorked, where attendees can discover […]
Read moreIn July, the New York Times named an original podcast episode by Mercer Island High School student Hayley Nguyen one of 10 winners in the student category of its annual […]
Read moreArtists see beauty in everything. Andy Warhol said that he saw art in everything. But even to the untrained eye, art hides around every corner and in plain sight on […]
Read moreThe summer season is officially here and exciting summer events on Mercer Island have just begun! From the Sunday Farmers Market to Shakespeare in the Park, every week on the […]
Read moreA grand piano sits under a window overlooking a wooded glen at Connie Wible’s Mercer Island home, and a harp sits amid the overstuffed furniture, but many of her young […]
Read moreMercer Island’s art scene offers a platter of world-class art from both local and international artists, with its own storied institutions and exciting newcomers that thrive thanks to an active […]
Read moreThe Treasures in Miniature Show is one of the most popular shows hosted by the Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL), and you won’t want to miss this year’s exhibition […]
Read moreOn a perilous eastward journey over mountain passes, college student Darby Thorne gets caught in a blizzard. She’s forced to ride out the storm at a remote rest stop along […]
Read moreWith state-of-the-art equipment, a teen lounge, and renowned art and sculptures, the 75-year-old Mercer Island Library buzzes with energy, including in the children’s den, where parents, caregivers, and wide-eyed preschoolers […]
Read moreThe first weekend of the pandemic shutdown brought tough news for Mercer Island high schooler Sophia Chew. Just as her school and personal life made the sudden transition from in-person […]
Read moreNational PTA Reflections is America’s oldest and largest arts education program of its kind. The program was developed in 1969 by Colorado’s PTA President Mary Lou Anderson to encourage students to […]
Read moreThe Mercer Island Arts Council is evaluating current programming and initiatives and wants to hear from the community through a brief survey. With limited resources, they want to make sure […]
Read moreThe Fine Arts Showcase annual fundraiser will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26th and March 27th, from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at the Mercer Island High School. This widely […]
Read moreThe Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The program provides an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through […]
Read moreAn exciting performance is in store for the Mercer Island community. “CHIKIRI,” featuring Ringtaro, Asako and Sohshun Tateishi, will perform Japanese Taiko drumming at the Mercer Island High School’s Performing Arts […]
Read moreYouth Theatre Northwest (YTN) cordially invites all Mercer Island community members to attend its annual “Live Out Loud” Gala Fundraiser on March 9th, 2019. For nearly 35 years, YTN has […]
Read moreThe Mercer Island Sister City Association is currently accepting applications from Mercer Island High School students, in grades 9 through 11, who are interested in participating in a 10-day exchange […]
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