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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Now that Christmas is behind us, have you made your plans for New Year’s Eve? The options narrow with each passing day, but even if you’ve waited till the last minute, here are some ideas to help you ring in 2009.
Make reservations for dinner out. Ok, all the really great spots may be booked up (or maybe not given the economy right now). I’d suggest taking a look at Open Table and see what is available. (This is a great site for reservations any time of year.)
Fireworks at the Space Needle. You may still be able to get …read more
I was traveling into Seattle this morning on the bus. I confess that I don’t always take the bus when I’m coming into the city, especially at night, but during daylight and/or business hours, I’m a BIG public transportation fan.
As I sat on the bus reading my Kindle, we were zipping along in the HOV (high occupancy vehicle) lane. When I’d occasionally glance up, all I could see were the brakes lights of all the cars parked, er, I mean driving, on the freeway.
The feeling of no driving stress, the ability to relax, not having to leave home any …read more
One of the many beautiful light displays this time of year is the Parade of Christmas Ships.
The Christmas Ship is Argosy Cruise Line’s Spirit of Seattle, and it leads off the parade. Onboard will be music and entertainment, including scheduled shore-side caroling. Santa will be there checking to see who’s been naughty and who’s been nice, and helping to keep the festivities merry. There are lots of activities for children (activity corner, sing-a-longs, etc.), you can order a box lunch to eat onboard, and for adults, a cash bar is available.
Don’t worry if the weather is a little chilly; …read more
When it comes to Holiday decorating, the elves at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel are some of the most creative around town. With events like the Festival of Trees, the Teddy Bear Suite, and the gingerbread display, it you aren’t in the holiday spirit – well, you may just be related to Scrooge!
It seems like each year the displays are bigger and better, so here’s a peek at what you can expect this year:
Teddy Bear Suite – November 26th – December 26th, 10 am – 7 pm. A popular holiday stop off for thousands of visitors every holiday season, the …read more
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
As the holiday season approaches and we start thinking about spending more time with family and loved ones, it’s also a good time to reflect on those among us who are without shelter and food.
This weekend. . .
. . . take some time to reflect on the disadvantaged here in Seattle with a review of Outsiders, a documentary photo exhibit by Seattle photographer David Entrikin.
This exhibit contains photos of the people living on the streets of Seattle and tries to bring the stories of the clients to life in a very visual way. You’ll see portraits of the …read more
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It’s easy to think of farmers markets a summertime occurrence, offering up all those delicious fruits and vegetables. And it’s true, that many markets go dark as the summer ends and our rainy season begins.
We do, however, have a few markets that are open year round, bringing fresh produce and artisan food to savvy shoppers.
The long standing Pike Place Market is a year round location for fresh produce, seafood and meats, as wells as crafts, and handiwork. It’s spread out over a number of floors and nooks and crannies, so plan on doing a little exploration as you make …read more
One of my favorite Seattle restaurants, Place Pigalle in the Pike Place Market, is having a great fall dinner promotion. It’s offering a special Autumn Prix Fixe Menu running for 35 days for a cost of $35/person ($50 with wine pairing added).
The special offers choices for each course, allowing you to pick your favorite or try something new.
First course: Oysters on the half shell with pomegranate mignonette or Duck confit raviolo,flageolet beans and sage jus.
Second Course: Grilled radicchio salad with prosciutto, taleggio cheese and a balsamic reduction or Roasted beet salad with baby arugula and chevre de boucheron.
Third Course: …read more
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I voted today (mailed in my absentee ballot)!
Have you? The polls here in Washington are open from 7 am to 8 pm.
If you have questions, you can check online with the Secretary of State’s Office, or call the Voter Information Hotline at (800) 448-4881.
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