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The Seattle Traveler

Archive for August 2007

August 30th, 2007

Travel Bloggers Sound Off About Football

Another Theme Day here at the b5media Travel & Culture Channel, and this time Melissa at Europe String does the hosting honors, with her round up NFL Season Kick Off.
I’m sitting here watching the Seahawk game right now, so it seems that it’s a great day to have our bloggers sound off about football.  [...]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

August 29th, 2007

The Seahawks’ Qwest for Success

All my rowdy friends will be at Qwest Field for one Monday Night game this Seahawk NFL Season, in a game against the San Francisco 49-ers.
Of course, there’s a whole season in front of them, but are currently the favorite to win their division.  I’ve also heard some hushed voices speaker of. . . the Superbowl.  But [...]

By Mary Jo -- 5 comments

August 28th, 2007

Hike Up Rattlesnake Ridge

If you don’t have all day for a hike, but still want to have a little pay off at the end of the trip, the four mile Rattlesnake Ridge trail is a perfect choice.
It’s a moderate climb, perfect for beginners, but also enjoyable enough for experienced hikers.  Along the trail you’ll run into hikers of all [...]

By Mary Jo -- 2 comments

August 27th, 2007

Closed Seattle Area Beaches

Three local beaches have been closed because of high fecal bacteria levels, making swimming and wading in that water potentially unsafe activities.  
Public Health officials aren’t sure what’s causing the spike in bacteria levels, but additional sampling will be done next week.  These beaches closed are:  Juanita Beach, Hidden Lake, and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach.
If you’re [...]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

August 26th, 2007

All the World’s a Stage

Seattle Repertory Theater launches its 2007-08 season with Shakespeare’s Twelfe Night, or What You Will.  A comedy, famous for its clowns, it is also a love story.
Here’s a rundown of the five plays to be presented in the Bagley Wright Theater.

Twelfe Night, or What You Will - September 13th - October 20th, 2007
The Cook - November [...]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

August 26th, 2007

Photo Op: Seattle’s Tale of Two Towers

  
Details:  Two of Seattle’s most easily recognizable towers, the Smith Tower, (Pioneer Square) on the left (map it), and the Bank of America Tower, formerly known as the Columbia Tower (Downtown) on the right (map it).
Photo credit:  flickr
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By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

August 25th, 2007

More Traffic Woes for Seattle

So you thought driving around on Monday was going to be smooth sailing, huh?
Well, guess again!  Although this time the reason and location are different, it’s still going to be a mess out there.
President Bush will be in town for a fundraising dinner at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue, and the streets and highways [...]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

August 25th, 2007

I-5 Lanes & Ramps Reopen

The major part of the I-5 construction has now been completed, and with all lanes and ramps open once again, drivers can once again jam the freeway.
Construction crews finished up the project five days ahead of schedule.  Remaining construction work in the downtown area involves some re-paving and finishing work on both north and southbound lanes.  This [...]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

August 24th, 2007

A Kubrick Film Festival

Independent, influential, and controversial.  Three words that sum up film director and producer, Stanley Kubrick.  Critics and fan alike are polarized about him — love his work, hate his work — everyone seems to have an opinion.
Kubrick started out as a still photographer for Look magazine, and later moved into documentaries, before beginning work on [...]

By Mary Jo -- 4 comments

August 23rd, 2007

Dave Matthews Band in Concert Labor Day Weekend

The weather forecast for the Labor Day Weekend is looking a little sketchy.  Those of us who live here are used to it, but if you’re planning to visit, you may want to re-think staying in the city.  Instead, consider heading off to George, Washington and The Gorge Amphitheatre.
Dave Matthews Band will perform three outdoor [...]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments