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Archive for the ‘Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places’ Category

July 31st, 2008

This Weekend. . . Enjoy Movies at the Mural

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 […]

By Mary Jo -- 1 comment

July 8th, 2008

Shopping for Drawers: The Undergarment Kind

It’s about time that men had a “lingerie” store of their own, and Red Drawers will fill that gap.
Set inside Salon Dewi on Capital Hill, Red Drawers has underwear for men that includes briefs, trunks, brunks (a cross between briefs and trunks, similar to boxer-briefs), lo-rise briefs, loxers, boxer-briefs, jockstraps, thongs, and swimwear.  There on plenty […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

July 5th, 2008

Parkour Seattle

If walking, running, hiking, and biking aren’t providing you with enough of a workout this summer, give parkour a try.
Parkour has the goal of moving from one point to another as efficiently and quickly as possible, while using only your body.  You run, jump, and climb, progressing to incrementally more complex movements and skills, […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

June 29th, 2008

Photo Op: Fremont Solstice Parade

Details:  A photo from last weekend’s Summer Solstice parade in Fremont.
 
 
Photo credit: flickr
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By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

June 24th, 2008

Outdoor Movies Saturday Nights in Fremont

Catch a movie beneath the stars starting this Saturday night, at the Fremont Outdoor Movies.
Singles, families and couple set up viewing sites, bring seating that ranges from camping equipment to couches from the living room.  Theme nights add in the twist of costumes and prizes, and some special entertainment provided by the cast of […]

By Mary Jo -- 3 comments

June 19th, 2008

This Weekend. . . Celebrate the Summer Solstice in Fremont

This weekend. . .
. . .celebrate the Summer Solstice in our own “Center of the Universe” – Fremont!
What would you expect from the funky and friendly neighborhood of Fremont, but a festival that celebrates the very best of what the city has to offer?!  It’s a weekend of community – art, spirit, and working […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

June 14th, 2008

Hula Hoop Your Way to Health

If your exercise routine has gotten a little boring, you can add a little variety by channeling your inner retro 50’s spirit, with a little hula hooping at Hoop Delite.
Don’t laugh!  Hula hooping provides a total body workout, while building core strength, and is a low impact aerobic activity.  It also promotes creativity, coordination, […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

June 10th, 2008

Let’s Get Ready to Scramble!

Have you ever come across something that seems like fun, and said, I want to do that?  And then, a day goes by.  And then another.  And before you know it, you’ve forgotten about the idea completely.
That’s what happened to me with the idea of Street Scramble.  But I came across the information again […]

By Mary Jo -- 3 comments

May 23rd, 2008

Celebrate the Weekend at Northwest Folklife Festival

It’s Memorial Day Weekend, and the big event around here is the Northwest Folklife Festival.  It’s the annual kick off to our summer season.
You’ll find lots of local artists and musicians, banding together for a multi-cultural party that embraces music, dance, visual arts, children’s activities, workshops, crafts, food, and lots, lots more.  It’s a […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

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