The Dragon Boat Team
Local Women in the News Wendy Ceccherelli and Pam Smith-Mentz, Leschi and Madrona residents respectively, are part of the Washington...

Leschi Council
Apr 1, 2016
Spectrum Dance Theater: Avant-Garde on the Lake
In case you didn’t know, we have cutting edge contemporary dance emerging from the Madrona Bath House on Lake Washington! In that...

Leschi Council
Mar 1, 2016


“Poetry is a type of music . . .” ~Judith Roche
Award-winning and nationally known poet Judith Roche lives in the heart of Leschi. I almost missed her unassuming house on a steep...

Leschi Council
Feb 1, 2016


Following the Fate of the Fountain
In the mid 1990’s, a sculpture by renowned African American artist, James Washington, Jr., was installed at the MidTown Center at 23rd &...

Leschi Council
Jan 1, 2016
Backyard Birding in Leschi and Madrona
Backyard birding is a wonderful way of observing wildlife from the comfort of your own home. In all seasons, it’s possible to attract a...

Leschi Council
Jan 1, 2015


Biography - Who is Powell Barnett?
“I have always felt that my community is no better or worse than what I help make it, likewise, my country. I can’t delegate my own...

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Jan 1, 2015


Heather Lea Garrick
Born and educated in Chicago, Heather was recognized at a young age as a gifted artist and in high school was offered a prestigious...

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Jan 1, 2015


Jennifer Bloom
I come from New York. After my fine arts education, I returned to New York to immerse myself in the culture, food, style, and fashion and...

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Jan 1, 2015


Mary Garvey
Mary Garvey is a Seattle native who attended Holy Names Academy and Central Washington University. She has had a diverse career that fits...

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Jan 1, 2015


Tom Hoffman - Watercolors
BOOK REVIEW Leschi artist Tom Hoffman has written an elegant, beautifully produced book, entitled Watercolor Painting—A Comprehensive...

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Jan 1, 2015


Carol Lade at CarolMade
Thank you for the opportunity to promote my CarolMade shop in the Leschi News. I have always done something crafty. At times I have...

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Jan 1, 2015


Two Big Blondes
No, not a new business to report, but a new business owner! Meet Lisa Michaud, who bought the business from her aunt, Susan, after wisely...

Leschi Council
Jan 1, 2015