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Archive for April 2008

April 20th, 2008

Photo Op: April Seattle Snow

Details:  I thought it was Spring!  But apparently Mother Nature had other ideas as she covered some of the outlying Seattle area with snow.  Snow!  In Seattle!  In mid-April!
 
 
 
Photo credit:  flickr 
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April 19th, 2008

Beaders will Love My Favorite Bead Show!

Jewelry makers, and lovers, will flock to the Seattle Center for My Favorite Bead Show!
Produced by the same people who brought you the International Gem & Jewelry Show, this bead show will feature exhibitors from around the world.  Browse through beads and beading supplies at affordable prices.  You’ll find a variety of beads, for […]

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April 18th, 2008

2008 Summer Concert Line Up at Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle announces its full schedule for the 2008 Summer Concert Series.
It’s a big line up, with a diversity sure to appeal.  Performance dates and ticket prices are listed below.  All performances are at 7 pm unless otherwise noted.
June

6th - Crosby, Stills & Nash - SOLD OUT
13th - The Neville Brothers & Dr. John […]

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April 17th, 2008

This Weekend. . . Head to the Track

This Weekend. . .
. . . enjoy the sport of Kings - thoroughbred horse racing -with a visit to Emerald Downs.  Opening Day is Friday, April 18th, but racing will continue all weekend.
Great fun for the family, with friends, or just make it a date.  Watch the horses in the paddock prior to […]

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April 16th, 2008

See Roman Art from the Louvre at SAM

Viewing the Seattle Art Museums’s Roman Art from the Louvre exhibit is the closest you’re going to get to some of this collection of extraordinary art short of paying a visit to the Louvre in Paris.
The exhibition features approximately 180 pieces of ancient art, selected from one of the richest collections in the world, spanning […]

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April 15th, 2008

They’re Off & Running at Emerald Downs

Horse racing returns to Seattle this week with Opening Day at Emerald Down, along with accompanying festivities for the start of this season’s Sport of Kings.
To complement the excitement of the racing season, and to make it a family destination, Emerald Downs schedules a variety of special events throughout the season.  These include: 

Sound […]

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April 14th, 2008

Immerse Yourself in the Seattle Opera

The Seattle Opera has announced its 2008-09 Season:

Aida, August 2 - 23, 2008
Elektra, October 18 - November 1, 2008 (seen in photo at right)
The Pearl Fishers - January 10 - 24, 2009
Bluebeard’s Castle - February 21 - March 7, 2009
The Marriage of Figaro - May 2 - 16

I confess that I’m not much of […]

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April 13th, 2008

Photo Op: Seattle Snow Gone, Spring Arrives

 
Details:  Despite it having snowed while I was on vacation, I returned to Seattle to find nice weather and lots of spring blooms in my yard!
Photo credit:  personal collection
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April 12th, 2008

Try A Taste of Napoli Without Leaving Seattle

While I’m traveling in Italy, here’s a suggestion of how you can have a little taste of what I’m enjoying — without having to leave Seattle.  Check out one of the two locations of locally owned Via Tribunali.
Via Tribunali serves up Neapolitan style pizza to discerning patrons hungry for thin, blistered crusts, sprinkled with […]

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April 11th, 2008

Reelin’ in the Years at Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle announces another performance in their line up of entertainment for the 2008 Summer Concert Series. 
Steely Dan will appear for two performances at the winery, on July 30th and 31st. 
Steely Dan rose to prominence in the 1970’s with their blend of musical styles — a little jazz, a little rock, a […]

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