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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 […]

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July 22nd, 2008

Three New Channel Blogs Join b5media

Three!  Count ‘em, three new travel blogs joining the b5media Travel & Culture Channel.
All travel products, all the time at Travel Product Guide, written by Sports Channel Editor Kori Ellis and myself.

The Phoenix Traveler is the newest destination blog, and is written by Jackie Dishner.  , joins our other Traveler destinations blogs and focuses […]

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July 17th, 2008

Weekend Getaway: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Looking for a getaway weekend?  Los Cabos, Mexico, is just a hop, skip, and a couple hour plane ride away from Seattle!
For some ideas of what would make a great getaway weekend, follow the advice offered up by the Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown, in this season’s Samantha Brown:  Passport to Great Weekends.  Tonight Sam frolics […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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July 15th, 2008

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Starts July 18th

This weekend starts the celebration of wool meets summer with the kick off of the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.  Offering substantial savings on fall and winter fashion selections for men, women, and children, this is the city’s biggest and best sale
The sale starts Friday, July 18th, and runs through Sunday, August 3rd.  Prices are […]

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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 13th, 2008

Photo Op: Port of Seattle Cranes

Details:  Cranes line the landscape of the Port of Seattle, reminding us of the economic reliance we have on trade.  On a sunny day, Mount Rainier peeks through.
 
Photo credit:  flickr

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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 […]

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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 […]

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