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A Holiday Feast
Missy Claridge of Von’s 1000Spirits shares her father's cherished holiday tradition: his renowned Bolognese recipe. Article by Von’s 1000Spirits | Photography by AnneMarie Zarba Bobbee’s “All Day” Bolognese Ingredients : 1# Von’s 1000Spirits Sourdough Pasta 1# Italian sausage or spicy 1# ground beef 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter Sofrito (1 medium onion,1 large carrot, 1 celery stalk. All finely chopped) 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 (6oz) can tomato...
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Mercer Island Women Leading Venture Capital
Empowering Founders through Education, Mentorship, and Investment Article and Photography by Laura Ohata Women in venture capital on Mercer Island are not only breaking barriers but also creating powerful opportunities for education, mentorship, and involvement for anyone looking to make a difference in a male-dominated industry. At intimate house parties, women like Jennifer Wrenn Henry, a fund manager at VentureUs, are creating spaces where founders, investors, and mentors can connect...
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Seattle Samurai: From the Bride’s Eyes
Honoring Japanese Heritage Through the Art of Shigeru “Sam” Goto Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by Goto Media This fall, Seattle Samurai, a unique blend of Japanese heritage and cartoons, was released at Island Books. The collection, created by the late Mercer Islander Shigeru “Sam” Goto, was compiled by his daughter, Kelly. Sam, inspired by comics like Lil Abner and Peanuts, used his art to blend humor and Japanese culture. Kelly organized his work around key aspects of Japanese...
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The Children’s Dance Conservatory of Mercer Island
Island Youth Ballet’s Gifts to Dancers and Audiences for Decades: It’s Nutcracker Season! Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by J Garner Photography For decades, Susan Valencia has been a guiding force for young dancers on Mercer Island. As the founder and artistic director of The Children’s Dance Conservatory or Mercer Island: The Official Ballet School for Island Youth Ballet (IYB), a nonprofit formed in 1998 to sponsor high-quality performance opportunities, she has instilled in her...
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