The Seattle Traveler

She was eccentric, wealthy, flamboyant and totally over the top.  But secretly I think we all want to have an Auntie Mame swoop into our lives and and liven things up for a bit.  After all, her motto is “Life is a banquet and most poor sons-of-bitches are starving to death.”
The basic plot line is this:  Flamboyant socialite (Mame) has young nephew (Patrick) who comes to live with her.  Going from rich to poor during the Crash of ‘29, and subsequent depression, Mame must find a job and support the two of them.  Eventually Mame meets and marries …read more

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It’s easy to just focus on the theater performances at the major venues downtown, but that would be a huge mistake.  The surrounding environs has some great theater as well, and this weekend kicks off a run that’s sure to have the audience laughing.
Centerstage Theater in Federal Way presents Nightmare of a Married Man, an original play penned by theater artistic director Alan Bryce.  The performance will be staged at Federal Way’s Knutzen Family Theater.
The story chronicles two couples, irreconcilable differences, and twists and turns along the way to the thrilling conclusions.  It’s billed as a marital thriller.
Location:  Knutzen …read more

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When a cup of tea is just the remedy you’re looking, head off to  Remedy Tea Bar, where you’ll be able to get a healthy “cuppa” along with free wi-fi.
Occupying a subterranean Capitol Hill space, Remedy Tea serves over 150 pure and house-blended organic teas.  You’ll find the tea stored in glossy white canisters and mini-test tubes, looking more like an apothecary than a traditional tea shop.  And that’s the charm of Remedy — it is anything but your typical tea shop.
You can choose a tea based on your health needs.  Perhaps #03 Deep Sleep, a bland of chamomile, …read more

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What do you get the cat or dog who has everything?  Seattle’s Urban Beast can answer that question for you with its store full of everything that your pet needs — or wants.
This upscale pet boutique is located in the newly hip South Lake Union neighborhood, and is decorated and stocked in goodies that will appeal to four-legged shoppers as well as their two-legged owners.  There are cute little doggy sweaters, leash and harnesses, chew toys, cat toys full of heady catnip, a variety of pet food including special blends for dietary concerns, and treats.  While there tends to …read more

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One of the enjoyable things that I get to do as a city blogger, is to explore and discover things about Seattle and the surrounding area and then share my discovery with you.  I have a fascination with my city, and hope that I can convey that to you.
One of the other enjoyable things that I get to do is meet, mingle, and read about other cities through relationships with other city bloggers.  They are as enthusiastic about their cities as I am about my mine.
Many of us get together weekly to share stories about our cities in a …read more

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Details:  Chateau Ste. Michelle winery in Woodinville offers tour, wine sales, and features a summer outdoor concert series.
Photo credit:  flickr
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If you’re a wine lover, or just wine curious, you’ll have an opportunity to taste over 40 wines at TASTE Walla Walla, sponsored by the
Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance.
Here are a few of the participating wineries:

Couvillion,
DaMa Wines
Flying Trout Wines
Forgeron Cellars
Gramercy Cellars
JLC Winery
L’Ecole No 41
Reininger Winery
Russell Creek Winery
Seven Hills Winery
Sleight of Hand Cellars
SYZYGY
Tamarack Cellars

Try some of your old favorites, or find some new.  The event benefits Fare Start.
Location:  McCaw Hall at Seattle Center, 321 Mercer Street (map it)
Date & Time:  Monday, March 10th, 2008, 5 – 7:30 pm
Tickets:  $65; available online through Ticketmaster, or call (206) …read more

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Sometimes kids just gotta be kids.  And if they’ve been pretty good sports about all the cultural and educational sights, chances are all of you can use a bit of break to blow off some steam.
Let them do it at the Seattle Waterfront Arcade on Pier 57.
With 16 video games, 17 ticket games, and five of those silly cranes that dig for prizes, there’s plenty to keep the kids occupied for awhile without stressing parents out about violent video games.  There are some video games that seek and destroy aliens, but these are more family friendly (no sex, less …read more

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If you’re a fan of subterranean cities, and have already checked out the Seattle Underground, consider heading south to Portland for a weekend where you can check out their underground “Shanghai Tunnels.”
It’s a sordid tale, just like here in Seattle.  Apparently, civilized society lived above ground, and while there were some nefarious activity going on, it was nothing like what was happening underground.  That’s where the fun stuff was happening!
The Shanghai Tunnels connected the basements of the downtown hotels and bars to the Willamette waterfront, and were originally used to move goods from the waterfront to downtown.  Makes practical …read more

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A little classical music is sure to get you in the mood for spring, and the Seattle Symphony’s season offers something for every level of classical knowledge and appreciation.  Here are some upcoming performances:

February 28th – Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony
February 29th – Goijov’s Ayre with Dawn Upshaw
March 1st – Around the World
March 1st – Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony
March 8th – Around the World
March 6 – 9th – Marvin Hamlisch:  Rodgers & Berlin
March 15 – 16th – Aaron Kay Kernis:  World Premiere
March 17th – Manuel Barrueco
March 20th – 22nd – Bach’s Mass in B Minor
March 24th – Camerata Ireland
March 26th – Lang …read more

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