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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 […]

By Mary Jo -- 1 comment

July 17th, 2008

This Weekend. . . Have a Bite of Fun

This weekend. . .
. . . you can have bites and bites of fun at the Bite of Seattle, the Northwest’s premier food festival. 
Bringing you all the food, music, and entertainment that you can handle, this free event is a popular summer tradition.
In response to public demand, this year the Bite has […]

By Mary Jo -- 1 comment

July 16th, 2008

Knitting Fans Head to Bad Woman Yarn

Knitters and yarn crafters can get completely spoiled at Bad Woman Yarn in Wallingford Center.  Once a school, Wallingford Center has been renovated into a fun shopping center, and Bad Woman Yarn is just on of the stops I’d recommend making.
With over 1,000 square feet of scrumptious yarns and fibers, the yarn addict will […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

July 12th, 2008

Enjoy a Dog & a Brew at Shultzy’s

The Seattle Traveler, travel, vacation, Seattle Traveler, Seattle, Washington, Washington State, Seattle tourism, travel information, city blogs, destination blogs Is there a more classic summertime food pairing than hot dogs and a beer?  A root beer perhaps for those under 21 or who are beer lovers.
Some of the best dogs in the city will be […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

July 11th, 2008

The First Handwritten & Illuminated Bible in Over 500 Years is in Tacoma

Opening this weekend at the Tacoma Art Museum is the new exhibit, Illuminating the Word:  The Saint John’s Bible. 
This is the only handwritten and illuminated Bible commissioned in over 500 years — since the advent of the printing press, and was created in the tradition of medieval handwritten manuscripts.
The calligraphy was done […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

July 10th, 2008

This Weekend. . . Storm the Bastille at the Seattle Center

This Weekend. . .
. . . commemorate the storming of the Bastille with celebratory events that a part of Seattle’s Bastille Day Festival.
The French Revolution is long over, but the celebration lives on with events both solemn and festive.
In Seattle, festivities kick off on Saturday evening with the Bal des Pompiers, or […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

July 7th, 2008

Children’s Poet Laureate is Seattle Area Resident, Jack Prelutsky

Did you know that the Children’s Poet Laureate lives here in the Seattle area?
Honestly, I didn’t even know there was a Children’s Poet Laureate – but after learning that it’s a recently established award (2006), I don’t feel too badly about my lack knowledge.
Currently heading into the home stretch of a two year term […]

By Mary Jo -- 2 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

July 1st, 2008

Your Washington State 4th of July Options

Whether you are staying in Seattle this 4th of July weekend, or traveling around our fair state, there are lots of community celebrations that you can choose from.
Seattle’s festivities will be at Lake Union Gas Work’s Park (www.familyfourth.org), and Tacoma’s along the Ruston Way Waterfront (www.freedomfair.com).
If you’re headed out of town, here are a few […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

June 30th, 2008

A Meal For a King from Big John’s PFI

Nice weather in Seattle means picnics, barbecues, pool and beach parties, and all sorts of events where good friends and good food are destined to mingle.  But what do you do when it’s your turn to host, and you want something over-the-top without being over-budget?
Head to Big John’s PFI, a hidden landmark in Seattle […]

By Mary Jo -- 0 comments

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