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Archive for October 2007

October 31st, 2007

Booooooooo!

And a very happy Halloween!
Photo credit:  Dream Time
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October 30th, 2007

Seattle Notables Spotted Around Town

If you want to know where the famous or infamous hang out in Seattle, or maybe where you’ll find the quirky personalities this city offers up, Seattle Notables will become regular reading.
In an experiment by Belltown’s  gallery/event space McLeod Residence, the website posts photos of area celebrities doing average, ordinary, every day kind of things.
There’s […]

By Mary Jo -- 1 comment

October 29th, 2007

Rev it Up at the Auto Show

The 2007 Seattle International Auto Show opens Wednesday, with the largest automotive event in the Pacific Northwest.
You’ll see hundreds of 2008 model year cars, trucks, hybrids, alternative-fuel, crossovers, minivans, sport utility vehicles, and 4WD’s from every major domestic and import manufacturer.  And if that’s not enough, there are also one-of-a-kind concept vehicles, rare […]

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October 28th, 2007

Photo Op: Fall Colors in Seattle

Details:  It’s been raining for days and days here in Seattle, officially marking the beginning of the wet season.  How nice it is then, when we get a sunny afternoon that casts a warm glow across the fall colors of the city.
Photo credit:  Personal collection
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October 27th, 2007

Seattle Ghostbusters: Spooked in Seattle

Seattle has its own Ghostbusters, or paranormal investigators, who investigate paranormal claims with scientific methodology.  A.G.H.O.S.T., which stands for Advanced Ghost Hunters of Seattle-Tacoma, seek to explain the theories about ghost hunting and haunted locations, reporting on ghost sightings and other events, and sponsoring ghost hunting club activities.
A.G.H.O.S.T. also offers year round Ghost Tours of Seattle, […]

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October 26th, 2007

Find Your Grail in Spamalot

Last night I saw Monty Python’s Spamalot at the Paramount Theater, and if you haven’t finalized your plans for the weekend, I recommend that you move this to the top of your list.
I’m not a huge Monty Python fan (translation:  I can’t repeat all the lines of the movie), so I wasn’t sure if […]

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October 25th, 2007

Click-It or Ticket Patrol

The Washington State Patrol has announced a special patrol emphasis on seatbelt use.
I’m a big proponent of seatbelt use — and here in Washington State, it’s the law.  Through November 6th, the State Patrol will be placing special emphasis on compliance, and will be ticket violators.
Buckle up out there, or run the risk of […]

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October 24th, 2007

Carnival of Cities with Old Friends & New

Another week spent with old friends and new and the Carnival of Cities.  This week’s edition was hosted by Anthony at The Lives and Times.
If you take a read through this week’s participants, you’ll find a variety of topics covered, all of them related to some aspect of a particular city.
In keeping with my […]

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October 23rd, 2007

Caramel Apples for Fall

While I’ll be buying mini-sized candy bars for the trick-or-treaters in my neighborhood, I occasionally like to indulge in some adult trick-or-treat candy. 
And, to be honest, it’s not just about trick or treat.  While you can certainly make them any time of year, Fall is the time that I think about caramel apples.
One of my […]

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October 22nd, 2007

Symphony Holiday Events

Symphony lovers can still catch a few performances remaining this month, but if you want to enjoy a holiday performance you won’t be able to wait to the last minute. 
Here’s a list of performances for the rest of the year.
 

November 1st -3rd:  Denève Conducts Debussy and Ravel
November 8th - 11th:  Feltsman Plays Brahms
November 15th […]

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