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The Seattle Traveler

Archive for May 2007

May 31st, 2007

UPDATE: Additions to Seattle Festival & Fairs for June

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 […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

May 30th, 2007

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars to Perform at Triple Door

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 […]

By Mary Jo -- 1 comment

May 29th, 2007

A Month of Local Festivals & Fairs: June

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 […]

By Mary Jo -- 4 comments

May 28th, 2007

Carnival of Cities: A Street Party

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 […]

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May 28th, 2007

Memorial Day

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
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May 27th, 2007

Photo Op: For the Birds at Woodland Park Zoo

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 […]

By Mary Jo -- 2 comments

May 24th, 2007

I Want to Ride My Bicycle

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. […]

By Mary Jo -- 7 comments

May 23rd, 2007

Bugs for the Wall at Howard House

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 […]

By Mary Jo -- 4 comments

May 22nd, 2007

Spend Memorial Weekend at the Northwest Folklife Festival

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 […]

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May 21st, 2007

Spend Memorial Day Weekend on the Washington Wine Highway

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, […]

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