Details: The Victorian Village and train set at Seattle Center’s Winterfest.
The festival enters its final days. Check out the full schedule to take in some of the remaining events. Through December 31st at the Center House at the Seattle Center.
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Lucy’s Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia was a celebration of a culture that I knew nothing about, as well as a thought provoking exhibit of what might be the missing link in evolution from ape to man.
But now I’m getting ahead of myself, so let’s go back to the beginning and I’ll take you along with me through the exhibit.
Back in 1974, Dr. Donald Johanson discovered fossils in Hadar, Ethiopia. The fossils weren’t human, but they weren’t really an ape either, leading to the theory that Lucy could be the link between the two.
The fossil discovery was called …read more
Details: Center House is all decked out in its holiday finest for the annual WinterFest celebration.
Offering up family events, entertainment, and tons of activities, it was full of life this weekend.
One of my favorite displays was this bigger than life-sized snow globe.
There were a couple of trees and some additional decorations inside, and when the air machine got to work, the snow swirled around. It was just like I’d tipped the globe upside down!
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Enjoy a little winter fun this weekend as Seattle Center’s Winterfest 2008 opens on Friday with a performance of seasonal music by the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra. Opening ceremonies follow this kick off performance, and thus begins five weeks of music, dance, and other festivities celebrating the holiday and winter season.
This annual event is designed to brighten the holiday and winter season by providing multi-cultural and multi-age entertainment and activities in a family-friendly FREE environment.
Here are some ideas of what you can see during Winterfest: ice sculpture, Northwest Boychoir, Winter Solstice Fire Festival, Senior Holiday Ball, Circus Contraption …read more
This Weekend. . .
. . . hang out with some old book dealers at the 21st Annual Antiquarian Book Fair. Old means books, not the dealers!
This international book event features thousands of rare books, prints, map, photographs, and related item all available for purchase. Take a look at the list of vendors who will be there.
Although I love my Kindle, nothing will ever replace the feel and smell of real leather and paper. This is a popular event for book lovers, and a great place to find a special gift for the booklover in your life.
Location: Seattle Center …read more
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At an average of 10,000 feet above sea level, Tibet is often called the “roof of the world,” although all that many of us know about the country is the political conflict between it and China, and the Potala Palace, traditional home to the Dalai Lama.
There’s lots more rich history and culture to be discovered about Tibet, and much of it will be on display at this weekend’s Tibet Fest.
The purpose of Tibet Fest is to preserve many of the centuries old traditions of the Tibetan people, and to celebrate both the ancient and modern history of the country …read more
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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
If you feel like you’re racing through the day, the Speed exhibit at the Pacific Science Center will be just your. . . well, speed!
With interactive displays suitable for all ages, and an underlying educational message that encompasses math, velocity, acceleration, friction, and technology, it’s easy to see why this exhibit is a visitor favorite.
Don’t let the educational theme put you off – there’s tons of fun things to do here!
Drag Racing: Kids can sit in their dragsters, side-by-side, and once the light turns greens push the throttle forward and see who makes it to the end first. Don’t go …read more
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 Firemen’s Ball. In France, the firemen from the various cities and villages host raucous parties, full of food, music, and dancing in the streets. Our version will start off with a dinner from French Chef Thierry Rautureau, followed by evening of dancing to international hits.
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Details: The arches of the Pacific Science Center at night.
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