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Archive for April 2007

April 29th, 2007

Dirty Dancing: 20th Anniversary Screening

Some movies stand the test of time, and Dirty Dancing appears to be one of them. Twenty years after its release, this coming of age movie, is celebrating with an anniversary party, which includes an opportunity to once again see Johnny and Baby on the big screen.
With stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, as Johnny […]

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April 29th, 2007

Photo Op: Pioneer Square Pergola

Details: The Pergola in Pioneer Square Park (at the triangular corner of Yesler Way and First Avenue) was originally constructed in 1909 as a shelter for passengers waiting for the cable car that ran along Yesler Way. It was built in a Victorian style, out of iron and glass, and was about 60 feet long […]

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April 28th, 2007

Taking the City by Storm

There’s a storm a brewin’ — and this is one that you’re not going to want to miss.
The Seattle Storm, of the WNBA, launch their 2007 season, with two pre-season road games (Indiana on May 5th and Connecticut on May 8th), and then a home pre-season game against Sacramento on May 11th. The regular season […]

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April 27th, 2007

Discover Your Inner Chef with Cooking Classes at Dish it Up

While I know my way around a kitchen, I’m very much in awe (and appreciation!) of my friends who push the boundaries of gourmet cooking.  In awe — probably because I wish I was as competent in the kitchen; in appreciation — because I sometimes get to reap their generosity by being asked to share […]

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April 26th, 2007

b5media Celebrates Art Around our World

Today’s Travel & Culture theme day focuses on the latter part of our channel name — culture — as we pay tribute to art around the world.
Head on over to Filipina Soul to get a taste of Art from around our channel. . . and from around the world!
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Tags: Art, b5media, seattle, seattle-traveler, Tacoma, the-seattle-traveler, […]

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April 26th, 2007

Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee

This weekend launches one of the oldest festivals in our state — The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival, in Wenatchee.
The festival started in 1919 as a one-event that involved speeches, baseball, some singing and a Maypole. It was successful at drawing business and community leaders from around the state, so it was turned into an […]

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April 23rd, 2007

Art & More at Seattle’s Wing Luke Asian Museum

In the heart of Seattle’s Chinatown, or as it now more correctly known — the International District, is the Wing Luke Asian Museum. It is the first affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in the Pacific Northwest, and it collects and preserves artifacts, photographs, archives and oral histories pertaining to the history, culture and art of […]

By Mary Jo -- 3 comments

April 22nd, 2007

Happy Earth Day!

In honor of Earth Day, go for a walk or a bike ride, enjoy the beauty of the world around you. Appreciate the beauty around you, both on a large scale and small.
If you must travel by car, consider using transit to get where you need to go.
Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, and Pierce Transit […]

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April 21st, 2007

Green Hotel Options in Seattle

Since Earth Day is tomorrow, and there’s been lots of focus on green businesses, green services, and eco-topics in general, I thought I’d pass on information about a couple of dowtown Seattle hotels that are trying to do their part to protect our planet.
Kimpton Hotels, in an effort to provide guests with a quality product, […]

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April 20th, 2007

Buy Books & More at the Friends of the Seattle Public Library Sale

This past week has been National Library Month, and as a big fan and user of my public library, I feel remiss at not mentioning it before now.
However, I found one last chance — with the Friends of the Seattle Public Library Book Sale.
A couple hundred thousand items will be on sale at this semiannual […]

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