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Articles by Jaris English
Celestine Ezinko
Cry Out! program uses art, music to empower...
By Jaris English • July 18, 2014 7:35 pm

CryOut! offers an after-school program for teens. During the summer, they also welcome children from 2 to 11, including their 2-year-old daughter.

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Helga Jaques
Inspiration from a new muse and mentor |...
By Jaris English • June 13, 2014 7:37 pm

Webster defines a muse as a source of inspiration, especially a guiding genius, originally inspired from goddesses in Greek mythology. They define a mentor as someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person.

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The empty stage at Renton Civic Theatre awaits the next show.
All the world’s a stage: A look behind...
By Jaris English • May 16, 2014 7:03 pm

The stage was bare and the seats were empty, but I felt that the emptiness and silence was somehow alive. I could sense all past and future shows. I felt the magical possibilities of performance art.

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The members of the Write for Fun group meet at the Renton Senior Activity Center.
Write down your stories before it’s too late...
By Jaris English • April 25, 2014 6:25 pm

I really believe that everyone has several stories that should be passed on to future generations. We all remember a good friend from grade school, the sorrow of burying a pet, being bullied, our first television, our first kiss.

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McKenzie Fysh poses for a photo at the Fall Arts Equinox in 2013.
Children lead the way to the future of...
By Jaris English • March 21, 2014 5:12 pm

Since I’ve lived in Renton, I have been surprised by how many kids are involved in the arts and how talented they are.

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Artist Benson Shaw works to install the glass globes that make up part of 'Going Global' at the corner of Rainier Avenue South and Grady Way.
‘Going Global’ lights up the night | THE...
By Jaris English • February 14, 2014 6:42 pm

Columnist Jaris English meets with artist Benson Shaw as he finishes work on the new ‘Gateway to Renton’ at Rainier Avenue South and Grady Way.

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Mitch Shepherd
Local filmmaker leading the charge for Renton in...
By Jaris English • January 17, 2014 8:13 pm

As a filmmaker, Mitch Shepherd was a winner at both the 2011 and 2012 FilmFrenzy events and was a judge for the 2013 contest.

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Columnist Jaris English poses for a photo with Majenta after getting her first tattoo.
Only one name is necessary for this colorful...
By Jaris English • November 15, 2013 7:55 pm

Like Cher and Madonna, Renton’s Majenta is colorful enough to go by one name.

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