The Seattle Traveler

July 24th, 2008

This Weekend. . . Party at the Capitol Hill Block Party

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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May 5th, 2008

Tulalip 2008 Summer Concert Series

Summer concert season is getting launched all over the Seattle area, and tickets will soon go on sale for the Tulalip Amphitheatre 2008 Summer Concert Series.
The Tulalip Amphitheatre is located between the Tulalip Casino and the Premium Outlet Mall in Marysville, and has become one of the more popular venues for outdoor concerts.  There is […]

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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 […]

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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 2nd, 2008

A Seattle Visitor Shares Some Favorites

Today I have a guest post from fellow b5media blogger Milo Riano.  Milo lives in the Philippines, and shares some of his favorite restaurants and places here in Seattle.  It’s a fun glimpse at what someone who lives outside the U.S. finds endearing about Seattle.
 
I have been to Seattle three times – 2006, 2007 […]

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March 14th, 2008

A Seattle Movie Weekend

A couple of movies looking promising this weekend here in Seattle, encompassing both ends of the viewing spectrum.
First, is the family friendly, Horton Hears a Who, a take on the Dr. Seuss book of the same name.  Although not exactly true to the book, the movie does follow the adventures of Horton the Elephant […]

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March 9th, 2008

Photo Op: Seattle at Night

 
Details:  Seattle is a beautiful city, night or day, but by night, the reflections off of our area water makes for a dazzling display.  This is Lake Union in the foreground.
 
Photo credit:  flickr
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March 1st, 2008

Mark Knopfler & James Taylor to Appear at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

Chateau Ste. Michelle announces a little tease of the 2008 Summer Concert Series.  It’s not the full line up — that will be coming later — but tickets for one concert is on sale now, and the other goes on sale Monday.
Mark Knopfler will perform on July 2nd, tickets went on sale on February […]

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February 18th, 2008

Banned Books & Booze in a Tempest

I’ll have a cocktail with my book discussion, thank you very much. 
That’s the idea behind two monthly literary nights at Tacoma’s Tempest Lounge, coordinated with the local King’s Books.
On the first Tuesday of the month is the Book Slut Social.  There’s no requirement to read any particular book for this book social.  It’s about […]

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December 31st, 2007

2007 List of Favorites from The Seattle Traveler

When we’re young it seems that time passes ever so slowly, but as adults it seems that we’ve barely turned around and another year has passed. 
As we watch the dwindling hours of the year, here’s the list of my personal favorites from this past year.  Some are making repeat appearances, and some are […]

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