Arts & Entertainment

North Snohomish County is home to several dance troupes and a beautiful new facility, the Byrnes Performing Arts Center at Arlington High School. An organization is forming to investigate the possibility of establishing a performance venue in Marysville (Marysville Community Playhouse Association), but until then, many north county residents travel to Everett for the performing arts.

North County Outlook publishes news and reviews of community performances, many written by local resident Sam Severn, along with reviews of just-released DVDs written by Bob Connally and book reviews by Mary Burns. Here are a few of the recent articles:

8/14/08 Bob's Big Screen

New DVDs include old-fashioned screen comedy and TV phenomenon

8/14/08 Between the Covers

Author blends fact and fiction in new novel

7/31/08 Local artists on display at Marysville library

7/31/08 Bob's Big Screen

TV sitcom worth watching and a big movie gets even bigger

7/31/08 Between the Covers

Coastal Forks a moody setting for vampire story

7/03/08 Bob's Big Screen Real American hero joins two not-so-real characters on DVD

7/03/08 Clever novel explores life through a dog's voice

6/19/08 Bob's Big Screen Flight of the Conchords/Mad Men

6/19/08 Writer offers virtual trip to Italian countryside

6/05/08 High school thespians invited to walk the red carpet

6/05/08 Strike up the band and enjoy "The Music Man" in Everett

6/05/08 Bob's Big Screen: Intrigue, betrayal and VHS remakes

6/05/08 Story of local fishermen told in family photos

5/22/08 Bob's Big Screen: No class or classic… your choice

5/22/08 Every last reader will appreciate vivid novel

5/08/08 Bob's Big Screen: Big summer flicks coming to a multiplex near you

5/08/08 American classic set to music at Village Theatre

5/08/08 Inspirational lecture becomes best-seller

4/24/08 Bob's Big Screen: Check out these neglected classics

4/24/08 Campy murder musical livens Everett stage

4/24/08 Free spirits indulge in "Chocolat"

4/24/08 Group looks for a home for community performances

4/24/08 Baseball creates legends both big and small

4/10/08 Films reveal secrets about love and war

4/10/08 Unique trellises use common materials

4/10/08 Short stories show danger of laughter

3/27/08 Major releases rush to DVD marketplace

3/27/08 Detective uses intuition to solve mysteries

3/27/08 Family favorites, new works included in 2008-09 Village Theatre season

3/13/08 Don't miss rare opportunity to view classic film in 70mm format

3/13/08 Picture book great for moms-to-be

3/13/08 Musician focuses on the business side of industry

3/13/08 Upcoming slam not your mother's poetry reading

3/13/08 Alternates sought for county Arts Commission

3/13/08 A&E Bulletin Board

2/28/08 Oz maintains its magic in Savoyards' latest production

2/28/08 And the winners (according to Bob) are…

2/28/08 San Juans provide scenic backdrop for mystery

2/14/08 Buckle up for wild comic ride in "Laughter on the 23rd Floor"

2/14/08 Bob's Big Screen: Personal choices for film awards

2/14/08 Forum focuses on community theater plans, next steps

1/31/08 Best of 2007? New DVD releases are strong contenders

1/17/08 Meeting set to gather input on community theater idea

1/17/08 It's back! The scoop on "American Idol"

1/17/08 Brits' TV comedy better bet than sci-fi film

1/17/08 Lush production, classic story lights the stage in Village's "The King & I"

12/20/07 Fun but forgettable sequel and clever shoot-em-up

12/06/07 Ghosts and holiday spirits inhabit Everett Theatre stage

12/06/07 Gifts on DVD for the movie lover or TV fan