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The Seattle Traveler

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 […]

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July 14th, 2008

Speeding Through Life at the Pacific Science Center

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 […]

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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 […]

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May 18th, 2008

Photo Op: Pacific Science Center at Night

Details:  The arches of the Pacific Science Center at night.
 
 
 
Photo credit: flickr
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April 8th, 2008

Climbing Trees at the Pacific Science Center

At the Pacific Science Center this Spring kids can explore the trees and the forest in a traveling exhibit sponsored, in part, by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Exploring Trees Inside & Out is a simple (translation:  non-electronic) environment that’s both educational and fun.  Kids can learn about the gift of nature while also enjoying some […]

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February 3rd, 2008

Photo Op: Space Needle at Sunset

Details:  The Space Needle is probably the most recognizable attraction in the Seattle skyline.  Whenever I fly back into Seattle, no matter the time of day, I always enjoy seeing the Needle.
Photo credit:  wikimedia
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March 22nd, 2007

Seattle Men’s Chorus: That 80’s Show

If your decade was the 80’s, the Seattle Men’s Chorus is sure to have you dancing in the aisle with “That 80’s Show,” and music from Boy George, George Michael,  Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Stipe, and others.
This performance will feature a combination of a cappella choir (Aedonis, the classical ensemble of the choir) with a little […]

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March 8th, 2007

Kiss Me I’m Irish!

Everyone has the opportunity to sample a little luck of the Irish during St Patrick’s Week.
Seattle and Galway, Ireland are Sister Cities, so the ties between them run deep.  A variety of activities have been planned that will recreate a little piece of the homeland here in Seattle.  It’s a lively experience, meant to be […]

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February 12th, 2007

Festival Sundiata at Seattle Center House on President’s Weekend

Every President’s Day Weekend, the Sundiata African American Cultural Association (SAACA) presents the annual Festival Sundiata, this year with the theme “A Taste of Soul.”
With a commitment to showcase the best artists in the Pacific Northwest, the festival is supported by business and community partnerships that believe in the value of family, intergenerational activities, and […]

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February 11th, 2007

Photo Op: Butterflies are Free

Location:  Another butterfly from the Pacific Science Center’s Tropical Butterfly House.  Look for the white arches, colored red during February in honor of Heart Month.
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