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Archive for April 2008

April 30th, 2008

Seattle Symphony: May Schedule

The May schedule for the Seattle Symphony includes some great guest performers.  If you’re not sure if symphonic music is your cup of tea, one of these performances may be a great introduction.

May 3rd - Peter & the Wolf (part of the concerts for young people)
May 1st-4th - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
May 6th - Christopher […]

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April 29th, 2008

An Angel Whispered to Me: "See Corteo"

An angel came up to me on the street the other day. . . .
No, really!  And actually it was several angels.  They were dressed in white feathers handing out flyers to remind us that Cirque du Soleil is in town for three weeks of performance of Corteo.
Cirque du Soleil was founded in Quebec […]

By Mary Jo -- 4 comments

April 28th, 2008

Head to Sequim for the Irrigation Festival

Discover the Treasure of Sequim at this year’s 113th Irrigation Festival.
Pronounced “skwim” it is an Indian word for calm waters.  The city is known for its mild climate, a location frequently referred to as Washington’s banana belt.  It’s also famous for its Dungeness crab and lavendar crops surpasses only by those in France.
The festival […]

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April 27th, 2008

Photo Op: Space Capsule at Seattle’s Museum of Flight

 
Details:  A space capsule from the Space exhibit at the Museum of Flight.  There are lots of local exhibits featuring the people, companies, and events that make Seattle such a vital part of the air and space industries.  It’s a great place for kids and adults.
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By Mary Jo -- 2 comments

April 26th, 2008

Surf’s Up in Seattle

Surfing in Seattle?  Yep, and it’s a year long activity despite the area’s cold winter waters.
For surfing lessons, information, and apparel and boards, locals go to Cheka Looka Surf Shop in Fremont.  Apparel and boards are available year round.  Lessons offered in spring and summer.
The shop opened about 10 years ago when two good […]

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April 25th, 2008

Tickets on Sale for Avenue Q at Paramount Theater

Broadway Across America has announced the performance of smash-hit and 2004 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Avenue Q, at Seattle’s Paramount Theater.  The production also won Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Book.
The plot of the play rings true with so many people who have relocated to the Big Apple, hoping to […]

By Mary Jo -- 2 comments

April 24th, 2008

This Weekend. . . Find Out How Funny Science Is

This weekend. . .
. . . head over to Mainstage Comedy & Music Club and let comedian Brian Malow, tickle your funny bone with humor from the world of science. 
If you’re like me, when you think of science you probably think of dry, dull, dare I saw BORING information and details.  While that […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

April 23rd, 2008

From Seattle to Hawaii

It’s been sunny and cold around Seattle lately, not really winter, but not really summer yet either.
That’s why I think you’ll appreciate the new blog which we added to the b5media Travel & Culture Channel today — The Hawaii Traveler.  It’s written by Jody Reale, who divides her time between the mountains of Colorado and […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

April 22nd, 2008

10 Simple Earth Day Choices to Help Save the Planet

Sometimes it seems like saving and protecting the planet is a daunting task.  When I look at the harmful things that we do to this world, I feel overwhelmed, like there is nothing that I can do that will make a difference.
That’s why I love Earth Day.  It reminds me that each of us […]

By Mary Jo -- 2 comments

April 21st, 2008

Lenin in Fremont

The quirky community of Fremont, often referred to as the People’s Republic of Fremont, is home to the Troll that lives under the bridge, and is also home to a 16 foot bronze sculpture of Lenin. 
The statue was constructed by Emil Venkov, a Bulgarian sculptor, who portrayed Lenin a revolutionary surrounded by guns […]

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