July 31st, 2008
This weekend. . .
. . . grab a blanket and head to the Seattle Center’s Mural Amphitheater, and the ginormous 45-foot screen, and watch the summer series of Movies at the Mural.
You can see The Princess Bride on Friday, August 1st, and Juno on Saturday, August 2nd. And if you can’t make it [...]
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July 30th, 2008
The critters at Toad Hall welcome you in Theater Schmeater’s adaptation of The Wind in The Willows, the much loved childhood tale of the adventures of Toad, Water Rat, Mole and Badger in their special Forest.
heater Schmeater produces great plays simply, which means relying on the strength of the performances. Staging and special effects [...]
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July 29th, 2008
Hard to believe that we’re talking football already, but the Seahawk training camp has already started.
The annual Seahawk Scrimmage game will be held this weekend, giving fans the first opportunity to see how this season’s team comes together.
Proceeds from the scrimmage game benefits the King and Pierce County "Play it Smart" Program, an [...]
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July 28th, 2008
There are lots of parks and picnic areas around the greater Seattle area, including some great in-city, urban parks. Sometimes, though, it’s nice to get out of town, and enjoy a leisurely day away from the crowds.
Mud Mountain Dam near Mount Rainier is a nearby escape where you can combine a little history and [...]
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July 27th, 2008
Details: I love this photo of parking signs taken from various spots around the Seattle area. While the city still has relatively easy, if costly, parking, as the population base has grown, it’s become more and more difficult.
Photo credit: flickr
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July 26th, 2008
The summer of music continues, and tickets are now on sale for the Puyallup Fair Concert Series, September 5th – 21st, 2008.
The concert series has been a popular part of the Puyallup Fair. and this year’s line up looks like another banner year of entertainment:
September 5th – Pro Rodeo Tour, followed by Chris Cagle
September [...]
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July 25th, 2008
It’s been nearly 40 years since Southcenter Mall opened, and today it celebrates is long overdue, and much needed, facelift with a Grand Opening of the re-branded Westfield Southcenter. This expansion makes Southcenter the largest shopping mall in the Seattle area.
Opening weekend will be full of special events, entertainment, and store promotions giving you [...]
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July 24th, 2008
This weekend. . .
. . . enjoy more than 50 bands, mingle with neighbors and visitors alike, and support a couple of great causes, at The Capitol Hill Block Party.
Jam and various locations to bands that will include Vampire Weekend, Chromeo, The Hold Steady, DeVotchka, and a whole lot more. Take a look [...]
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July 22nd, 2008
Three! Count ‘em, three new travel blogs joining the b5media Travel & Culture Channel.
All travel products, all the time at Travel Product Guide, written by Sports Channel Editor Kori Ellis and myself.
The Phoenix Traveler is the newest destination blog, and is written by Jackie Dishner. , joins our other Traveler destinations blogs and focuses [...]
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July 17th, 2008
Looking for a getaway weekend? Los Cabos, Mexico, is just a hop, skip, and a couple hour plane ride away from Seattle!
For some ideas of what would make a great getaway weekend, follow the advice offered up by the Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown, in this season’s Samantha Brown: Passport to Great Weekends. Tonight Sam frolics [...]
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