The summer concert season begins and ends with two of the Northwest's biggest musical festivals. Sasquatch will take place Memorial Day weekend at The Gorge at George and Bumbershoot will be held Labor Day weekend at the Seattle Center. Sasquatch 2016 headliners include two British bands: indie rockers Florence and the Machine and The Cure, who are still touring and performing…
Why I ❤️ Tor.com’s Audio Novellas
I have a reading crush on Tor.com's new imprint. I listened to the imprint's first novella, The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, early this year, and loved it. It's definitely a top contender for my favorite read of the year. When I realized it was first in a new line, I started seeking others out, and they've all been great…
Meet Marvel’s Greatest Heroines
Think that all of Marvel's mightiest heroes are men? Think again. The Marvel universe is filled with smart, strong, capable women who use their incredible powers to fight evil and save the day. Meet some of Marvel's greatest heroines today. Agent Carter After the end of World War II Agent Peggy Carter finds herself marginalized…
What do Sylvester Stallone and Katy Perry have in common? Let me explain.
The other day my six-year-old was repeatedly and enthusiastically singing the lyrics: "Eye of the tiger hear me roar!" I just couldn't help myself when I heard "eye of the tiger" and started belting out lyrics right along with her: It's the eye of the tiger / It's the thrill of the fight / Rising up to the…
Trumpeting Jazz in the Movies!
Wow, to please all Gabriels & music hipsters, two new movies all about famous jazz trumpeters were just released: "Born to be Blue" about cool icon Chet Baker and MILES AHEAD starring one of the indisputable titans of all sound, Miles Davis. While neither movie will likely last long in the theatres (unfortunately), it's still a…
Kids’ Music That Parents Will Love Too
Tired of Raffi's voice endlessly rolling through your mind singing about "Biscuits in the Oven" or Shaking Sillies all over the place? Have you sworn never, ever to listen to the Frozen soundtrack or anything with the words Kidz Bop in it again? Does the phrase "play it again!" make you begin to quietly weep? Not to…
Extra, Extra! Musical theatre is alive and well in Seattle
The 'Newsies' is on stage at the Paramount Theatre from April 26 - May 1, 2016. After spending a evening watching those amazing performers sing and dance their way across the stage, I found that I had a number of the songs stuck in my head. Luckily, KCLS has many musical theatre soundtracks available. Newsies, the…
Hey kids, these are for you!
A terrific audiobook narrator for children's books is the amazing Lana Quintal. She has captured the essence of Junie B. Jones. The books are told in the first person, so you have the joy of listening to Junie B.'s thoughts on subjects like the first day of school and having to ride the stupid smelly bus. The…
2 Ways to Get Free MOS 2013 Study Guides
MOS 2013 Study Guides are a great resource to use when preparing for an MOS 2013 Certification test. Here are 2 ways to get them for free through KCLS: Place a hold on an MOS 2013 Study Guides in our catalog, or Email wamos@sos.wa.gov to request digital MOS 2013 Study Guides from our service partner…
Are All Rabbits Racist? Keep Talking About the Messages in Zootopia at Your Library
If you haven't seen Disney's new film Zootopia yet, get ready for more than just animated adventure. The film also weaves in the themes of racism, prejudice, and social justice. While younger children might not notice many of the messages, the rest of us are left with plenty of thought cud to chew on. Is the film…
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