The Seattle Traveler

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 this weekend, try next when you can see The Goonies on Friday, August 8th, and Batman Begins on Saturday, August 9th.  As an added bonus, you can enjoy a midnight screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday, August 9th.
The movies begin at dusk …read more

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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 are minimum.  The production of Wind in the Willows is part of the Free Classic in the Park series, promoting great literature and theater to Seattle area families.
The theater is committed to bringing theater to as many people as possible, and from the beginning has …read more

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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 education program targeted at high school football players from economically disadvantaged environments. 
Location:  Qwest Field, 800 Occidental Avenue South (map it)
Date & Time:  Saturday, August 2nd.  Gates open at 9 am, scrimmage at 11 am.
Tickets:  Adults $12; Youth ages 6-16 $5; Kids 5 and under …read more

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  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 natural beauty with your day of fun.
The dam is situated on the White River, and was built for flood control.  A viewing platform gives you a look at the dam, along with a sweeping view of the White River Canyon.  This area is home to …read more

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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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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 6h – Pro Rodeo Tour, followed by Bucky Covington
September 8th – The Black Crowes
September 9th – Casting Crowns
September 10th – Kid Rock
September 11th – Sara Evans with Josh Gracin
September 13th – Orange County Choppers
September 15th – Ronnie Milsap with the Tacoma Symphony
September 16th – Fergie
September …read more

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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 plenty of reasons to stop by to take a look at the beautiful new mall design.  75 new stores join the mall, including  Coach, Lucky Brand Jeans, M.A.C., PINK, Sephora, White House/Black Market, and H&M.  You’ll also find 14 concept stores, news twists on some …read more

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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 at the block party schedule of events to plan your time there.
Location:  Seattle’s Capitol Hill, of course!  Various venues and clubs, so check the map.
Date & Time:  July 25-26th, 2008, Friday music starts at 4:30 pm, Saturday at 2 pm. 
Tickets:  A variety of tickets …read more

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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 on the city of Phoenix and the surrounding area.  There’s lots going on in the desert year round, so stop by to get some ideas to on how to add some fun into your trip.
 
You can travel the world without leaving your home at …read more

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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 in Cabo San Lucas, on the Baja peninsula.
Here’s an advance peek at what’s in store on tonight’s show:
 

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