The Seattle Traveler

Just wanted to update my previous list of Seattle area Festivals and Fairs that are happening in June. Here are some additions:
June 2-3: Georgetown Music Fest. Music, music, music.
June 9-10: Pagdiriwang at the Seattle Center. A celebration of Philippine film, dance, drama, fashion and food. I’m told that this is a traditional festival, but I’m going to check with my friends at Filipina Soul to find out.
I’ll update this list with more festival and fair information when I come across it.
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What does Freedom sound like?
To the members of Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, it sounds like a combination of traditional West African music with a bit of reggae influence.
The members of the world music act all lived in or near Freeport (the capital city of Sierra Leone) before fleeing during the country’s civil war. Although Freetown had remained relatively sheltered from the rebellion, in the late 1990’s in turned into a bloody battlefield. Thousands of people fled the city. In Kalia Refugee Camp in Guinea, two of those refugees met up, and out of that meeting created a band that …read more

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It’s summertime, and it seems that you can’t turn around without finding a summer festival or fair of some sort. Some are long running festivals that have been a part of our landscape for years. There are also a few new comers that look like they have a lot of potential. And, of course, it wouldn’t be Seattle without a couple of quirky ones as well.
I’ve gathered information about many of the area’s festival celebrated during the month of June, so you can get these day on your calendar. I will still highlight some of the larger events in additional …read more

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It’s Monday, and even though it’s a holiday here in the U. S., we still have another edition of the Carnival of Cities. This week’s edition, A Street Party, is hosted by Eric at Walkable Neighborhoods.
My contribution to this week’s carnival was Bugs for the Wall at Howard House.
I’m a regular contributor to this weekly Carnival, and always find some great writing offered up by the other participants. I recommend that you head on over to read the full list of articles.
I am, however, going to start mentioning my favorite every week. That’s a tough, tough decision, because there’s always …read more

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Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died while in service to their country. It is a small way to honor those who gave their lives that we may live in freedom and prosperity
Photo credit: flickr
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Details: The Willawong Station at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo. For a dollar, you can buy a seed stick and feed the birds.
The zoo is a great place for animal lovers of all ages, and the nice Seattle weather makes it a perfect time to visit. Look for another post about the zoo in the coming week.
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I hadn’t ridden a bike in a number of years, and I found myself wanting to get back into the habit. The weather has been nice around here lately, and I wanted some outdoor activity besides just walking.
I did a little preliminary research into what I wanted in a bike, and eventually made my decision. The purchase didn’t stop with just the bike, though, as I also need a helmet and lock. Then there was the whole process of getting the bike home, requiring the purchase of a bike rack (and learning how to use it).
Finally, I made it. Everything …read more

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Insects can be kind of creepy. Especially when you see the crawling around your wall. While I’m not afraid of them, it does send a sort of shiver up my spine and I “relocate” them.
It was with a little trepidation, then, that I approached the current exhibit at Howard House, an exhibit by local artist Jim Rittimann, Paradise Insects/Symbiotic Relationships. It was insects. Lots of them. Hanging on the wall. But these insects were a little more intriguing than creepy.
Rittiman relies on animal bones, plant seeds, and other organic matter to create skeletal sculptures of insects. Looking at them almost …read more

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The Northwest Folklife Festival has been a part of Seattle’s Memorial Day Weekend festivities for 36 years, and has been the one of our annual rites of passage into the summer season.
Pacific Northwest artists and musicians band together to create an ethnic party that embracing music, dance, visual arts, children’s activities, workshops, crafts, food, and a whole lot more. There are lots of interactive activities and chances to learn and share new activities, as well as opportunities to just relax and people watch.
The activities and schedule is far too complicated to list here, so your best bet is to go …read more

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Still looking for something to do over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend? How about virtual road trip along the Washington Wine Highway?
You don’t drive this highway — you walk it. Without ever leaving the ground of Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, you can make the virtual trek between Woodinville and Walla Walla. Along the way, you’ll encounter the five wine regions of the state (Puget Sound Region, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla and Yakima Valley and Red Mountain), and have the opportunity to taste food and wine as you go.
The two-day event is a combination of food, wine, and tourism, and …read more

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