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‘Odysseo’ rides into Marymoor
Levies increase leads, bond closes gap slightly STAFF REPORT
The second round of results for the Lake Washington School District’s (LWSD) special election were released Wednesday, with both levies increasing their leads and the bond approval on Prop 3 inching closer to a 60 percent passage. According to King County Elections, Prop 3 has increased its approval percentage to 57.53, nearly a full percentage point from the first results released on Tuesday night. The yes vote total has increased to 16,079 votes. The measure needs 60
percent approval to pass. “We are very happy about the strong levy results, which reflect our community’s support for our schools,” said Kathryn Reith, communications director for LWSD. “It is still possible for the bond to pass and we remain hopeful. We will continue to watch those returns until the results are finalized.” The bond measure would allow the district to continue with its modernization program with funds going toward replacing aging schools throughout the district. The
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Cavalia rounds up its horses and is set to unleash local shows starting on Wednesday SAMANTHA PAK spak@redmond-reporter.com
Two years ago, “Cavalia” came to town for a run of sold out shows at King County’s Marymoor Park just outside of Redmond. Based on this success, creators decided they should make the area one of the first tour stops for the company’s second show, “Odysseo.” “We knew we had to come back here,” said Duncan Fisher, vice president of operations for the show. And that is just what they did. The $30 million theatrical production’s
opening night under the White Big Top at Marymoor Park at 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy N.E. will be Wednesday with performances scheduled through March 9. There will be both matinee and evening performances and tickets are priced from $34.50-149.50, plus applicable taxes and fees. The RendezVous package offers the best seats in the house, buffet-dining before the show, open bar, desserts during intermission and an exclusive visit of the stable after the show. This experience takes place in a tent alongside the
White Big Top. Rendez-Vous package prices range from $154.50-229.50, plus applicable taxes and fees.
A DIFFERENT EQUESTRIAN SHOW
Although the show features equestrian arts, stage arts and hightech theatrical effects like “Cavalia,” creator Normand Latourelle said that is where the similarities end. He said even if people have seen “Cavalia,” they will still enjoy “Odysseo” because it is so different. “It’s a different world,” he said. “It’s totally different in every aspect of it.” The production’s set is twice the size of “Cavalia” and follows a journey with horses and humans as they travel all around the world. Latourelle said the show’s settings range from [ more ‘ODYSSEO’ page 8 ]
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Cleveland Streetscape brings frustrations as community thinks of long-term benefits SAMANTHA PAK spak@redmond-reporter.com
Construction on the Cleveland Streetscape project started in downtown Redmond earlier this month and while it’s only been a few weeks, many businesses nearby are already feeling — and hearing — the effects. Cleveland Street between 161st Avenue Northeast and Leary Way was closed earlier this week as crews installed an underground water line and did electrical work and as a result, some local businesses experienced a
slight dip in foot traffic.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONFUSIONS
Rudy’s Barbershop, located at 16095 Cleveland St. just west of where the road closure begins, has been mildly affected, said manager Heidi Vlist. “We’ve noticed a slight difference,” she said, adding that they still do steady business on the weekends when there is no construction and the streets are open again. Vlist said they have also received calls from customers asking whether [ more STREET page 7 ]
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An ‘Odysseo’ speeding horse and fearless rider splash into the show’s finale during a recent performance. Montreal, Canada-based Cavalia’s upcoming run at Marymoor Park will begin on Wednesday and roll through March 9. Courtesy of Lynne Glazer
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