A little history

• 1890 | George H. Bartell Sr. — a 21-year-old pharmacist — buys Lake Washington Pharmacy in Central District.
• 1917 | The pharmacy opens a photo lab at its 1906 Boren Ave. location — a groundbreaking service at the time.
• 1939 | George H. Bartell Jr. takes over the business.
• 1990 | His son, George D. Bartell, continues the legacy.
• 1993 | Jean Bartell-Barber — the founder’s granddaughter — joins the company.
• 2015 | The first non-family CEO, former REI executive Brian Unmacht, takes the helm.
• 2020 | Bartell sells to Rite Aid for $95 million.

Locally owned pharmacies

• Bob Johnson’s Pharmacy, 1407 NW 85th St. | Founded in 1957, this is the bronze winner of Best in the PNW.
• Nguyen Pharmacy, 2120 Rainier Ave. S. #A | This locally-owned pharmacy was established in 1991.
• Katterman’s Pharmacy, 5400 Sand Point Way NE | Katterman’s joined the neighborhood in 1965.

• Eddie Vedder | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 8 p.m. | Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle | $221-$811 | It’s always wonderful to see the Pearl Jam legend back where his career took off.
• “This Is Halloween” | Tuesday, Oct. 24-Sunday, Oct. 29 | The Triple Door, 216 Union St., Seattle | $39-$59 | Enjoy a sultry “dark fantasy” burlesque musical parody based on “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and all of Jack Skellington’s antics.

• Haunted Soiree: A Macabre Cocktail Party | Wednesday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Oct. 29 | 6:30-11 p.m. | The Rainier Chapter House, 800 E. Roy, Seattle | $64-$90 | Sip on Halloween-themed drinks as you watch a ghoulish variety show that takes inspiration from Slavic folktales and Rasputin (costumes encouraged).

• Seattle Aquarium After Hours: Halloween | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle | $40.95 | Sharks do get a lot creepier at night — enjoy live music, a costume contest, Halloween-themed activities, and all of your favorite underwater critters at this 21+ event.

• Poe Unexpected | Friday, Oct. 27-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 7-10 p.m. | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle | $12 | Quoth the raven... well, let’s just wing it. Check out off-the-cuff interpretations from Edgar Allen Poe’s greatest works.
• Non-Alcoholic Halloween Party | Friday, Oct. 27 | 8-11 p.m. | Rachel’s Ginger Beer, 2112 Seventh Ave., Seattle | $33.85 | Sip to your heart’s content without that fuzzy feeling in the morning and enjoy live DJs, games, and lots of fun.

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• The hottest new theater space in town? Angle Lake Station. You read that right — a new performing arts space, The Roadhouse, will offer free performances in a 2,000-sqft space in the parking garage of the Sound Transit station. (KING 5)

• Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream is coming to the new Washington Street Boat Landing in Pioneer Square. Ice cream lovers will be able to get their favorite flavors at the walk-up window and enjoy waterfront views in the covered outdoor space. The location at 199 Alaskan Way will join Molly Moon’s 10 locations around Seattle. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Bundle up. The Cascade Mountains may get up to 15 inches of snow this week. Winter Storm Watch is in effect through Wednesday, Oct. 25. Keep an eye on the skies. (KING 5)

• School of Rock (the music school franchise, not the Jack Black movie) will open its second location in Montlake. Musicians ages six and up can take classes + attend camp at the 2317 24th Ave. E. location slated to open next year. (Capitol Hill Seattle Blog)

• $214,904. That’s the annual income needed to purchase the average home in the Seattle area, according to a recent Redfin report. How do we compare to the national average? We’re above the annual median income of $114,627. Here are some homes below the average cost.

• Oh my gourd — check out the finalists for our SEAtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest. Vote for your favorite jack-o’-lantern by Wednesday, Oct. 25 + be sure to read our newsletter on Friday, Oct. 27 to see which pumpkin wins.