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Archive for November 2007

November 30th, 2007

Two Christmas Options from Seattle Public Theater

Seattle Public Theater presents two holiday performances, from opposite ends of the holiday spectrum, for audiences of all ages, and attitudes about the holidays, to enjoy.
At the irreverent end is David Sedaris’ The Santaland Diaries.  It’s a one-man play telling about the experiences of working as an Elf in Macy’s Santaland.  Sedaris’ work is [...]

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November 29th, 2007

Visit 3 New Destinations

Three new destinations join the list of "Traveler" cities here at b5media.
If you are curious about life in cities other than here in Seattle, you’ll want to check out these locations written by bloggers passionate about the city they live in:
Alicia & Shawn Marie at The Denver Traveler

Heather at The New York City Traveler
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November 27th, 2007

Rainier Chorale Offers "New Beginnings at Christmas"

The Rainier Chorale celebrates the its 25th anniversary and is offers up its Christmas program, "New Beginnings at Christmas."  The program will offer a few classical pieces, a new interpretation of the Ave Maria, as well as some holiday standards.
Joining the Chorale with be the Rainier Youth Choirs, three youth choruses sponsored by [...]

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November 26th, 2007

Sugar Plum Dreams at Meeker Mansion

Sugar Plum Dreams will be decorating the Victorian Meeker Mansion in its annual Christmas Open House.
Docents will conduct tours of the 17 room Mansion, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, including the ballroom, “widows walk,” six fireplaces with European mantels, hand-stenciled ceiling artwork, elegant woodwork and stained glass.
Cookies and [...]

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November 25th, 2007

Photo Op: Seattle Architecture

Details:  The girders and beams of the Monorail station at Westlake Center make for an interesting architectural pattern against the sunny fall sky.
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November 24th, 2007

An Old-Fashioned Christmas in Puyallup

If your version of the holidays include chestnuts roasting on an open fire, sleigh rides, and dancing sugar plum fairies, step back in time at the Western Washington Fairgrounds (Puyallup) for the 20th annual A Victorian Country Christmas Festival.
The fairgrounds will be turned into a Victorian village featuring old-fashioned streets, lined with Victorian stores [...]

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November 23rd, 2007

Winter Fun at Winterfest

Enjoy a little winter fun at Winterfest, the annual six week celebration of winter and the holidays at the Seattle Center.
In addition to the giant tree located in the Center House, Winterfest offers a variety of things to do and see, and appeals to all senses and all age groups.  A few of the [...]

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November 22nd, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving from The Seattle Traveler

My best wishes to you for a bountiful Thanksgiving. . . .
Photo credit:  FreeFoto
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November 21st, 2007

Santa Claus is Coming to Town. . . Friday

The day following Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday, and is the traditional first day of the holiday shopping season.  This tradition seems to be dropping off over the years, and this year I saw holiday decorations up around Halloween time.  And that is just wrong!
Still, Seattle’s day long celebration of the holiday season [...]

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November 20th, 2007

AIDS Memorial Quilt on Display in Tacoma

In partnership with the Tacoma Art Museum, the Pierce County AIDS Foundation will host a display of 12 foot by 12 foots sections of The AIDS Memorial Quilt.  The display is part of a global commemoration of world AIDS Day, December 1st.
Quilt panels honoring local residents will be on display, including the late State [...]

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