Tuesday, May 1, 2007
SAM opening
More info can be found here:
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/calendar/eventDetail.asp?eventID=10103&month=4&day=5&year=2007&sxID=&WHEN=&sxTitle=
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Hard Liver Barley Wine Festival at Brouwer's Cafe in Fremont
5th Annual Hard Liver Barley Wine Festival 45+ barley wines on tap at the same time, plus a special bottle list. Free entry, pay as you go tasters. The smaller tasters are only $2 a glass.
Location: Brouwer's Cafe. 400 North 34th Street (in Fremont, corner of 35th and Phinney)
http://www.brouwerscafe.com/bier.html
http://www.nwsource.com/ae/scr/edb_vd.cfm?c=r&ven=25945&s=nws
HopScotch Festival - for adults
This festival is brings in seasonal beers, imported Scotch, pub food, live music, and March Madness screenings.
The event runs from Fri., 5 p.m.-midnight; Sat., 1 p.m.-midnight this weekend.
Location: Fremont Studios, 155 N. 35th St., at Phinney Ave. N.
Tickets online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/10945
Questions? http://www.hopscotchtasting.com/faq.html
Friday, March 16, 2007
Saint Patrick's Day
Don't forget to wear green and get the hangover juice ready for Sunday!
Art Opening at Crawl Space Gallery
Art Opening at Crawl Space Gallery
Crawl Space member artist Ori Ornstein is pleased to present Symbiosis, an exhibition of his new work studying the relationship of light and motion of video versus that of traditional oil painting. By pairing the two mediums in single works and positioning the two physically for dialogue, Ornstein heightens their contrasting luminance and representations of time. In these works, the mediums ofpainting and video form a symbiotic relationship, able to describe more fully an image or experience.
When: 6-9pm
http://www.crawlspacegallery.com/
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Seattle Jewish Film Festival
http://www.seattlejewishfilmfestival.org/
For a listing of the films http://www.seattlejewishfilmfestival.org/film
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Artifakt show in the Underground
www.myspace.com/fspotstudios
http://www.thef-stop.com/ Artifakt is at: www.myspace.com/artifaktartshow
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Erotic Art Festival
March 15th was the VIP Party and it was excellent. The atmosphere was perfect. March 16th and March 17th are open to the public so check it out. Friday and Saturday night there will be performances from artists who have volunteered their time for the event. I recommend catching some of the shows. Peter Big is one of the MCs and he is hilarious. There is a burlesque troop and some Modern Indian dancers as well. Have a great time and dress sexy!
When: Friday and Saturday (after 7pm there will be shows every night)
Where: Fenix Performance Arts Theater1700 1st Ave S, Seattle WA
Art Noir Costume Gala $15 advance / $20 door Friday March 16 8pm-2am
Awards given to the sultriest to grace the Great Hall
Cash bar and restaurant will be open all night.
21+ plus Photo ID required
http://seattleerotic.org/site/index.php?page=schedule
tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/10836?prod_id
Fenix, 1700 1st Ave S, Seattle WA
Aaina - South Asian Women's Film Festival
Tasveer and Chaya present Aaina - South Asian Women's Film FestivalFeaturing the South Asian Vagina Monologues March 16-17-18.
In honor of International Women's Month, Chaya and Tasveer have teamed up to bring you the Aaina Film Festival, which will be held in Seattle, Washington, March 16-18, 2007. Aaina focuses on the lives of South Asian women, both in the United States and abroad. This is Aaina's 2nd year and highlights include the premiere of "Yoni ki Baat" - the South Asian vagina monologues, visiting filmmaker and activist Shonali Bose, and Nepalese dancer and filmmaker Sangita Shresthova. Join us for a weekend of honoring South Asian women during the International Women's Month of March.
All the events and screenings will happen at the beautiful Central Cinema located at 1411 21st Ave, Seattle WA 98122.
There is a suggested donation payable at the door for each event/showing:Opening night: $5 ($8 for both events)Daytime shows: $5Evening(after 6pm) shows: $7
Hope to see you there!
Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave, Seattle WA 98122.
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Monday, March 12, 2007
Seattle Center - The Heart of a City
There are many vibrant organizations that are located all around the Center. From the IMax, to the Seattle Reportary Theater, to the concerts and games at Key Arena, to my favorites - Festivals!
This is an endless source of fun. Check out there website for more info on upcoming events.
http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Chinese New Year's
There are also tons of events in the International District over the weekend. If you have never seen the dragon dancers before this is a great chance to watch an amazing show in the streets.
Enjoy the Year of the Pig!
Mardi Gras Parties
Going to a live music event or where they give out beads is the perfect way to enjoy the night. If you forget to bring some beads with you, make sure you try to earn them from some cool people along the way.
I went to Mardi Gras in New Orleans the year before Katrina. It is not about crazy drunk people in case that is what you are thinking. The parades are fun family events where everyone comes together as a community to have a great time. After Katrina, Mardi Gras means even more then it used to. Meet some new people at Mardi Gras and make some memories...
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Valentine's Day
The week before Valentine's Day is packed with single's parties. If you are single, These are fun and you should go enjoy them. This year, I asked someone from one of these parites to go out with me on Valentine's day. I do not recommend having a first date on Valentine's day. We went out to dinner at a nice place. It sounds romantic but was not stress free. We hardly knew each other and should have just went out for drinks.
Valentine's day is meant to be spent with someone special or hanging out with your friends. Make sure to have fun and don't take this day seriously. If you are single on this day, be proud!
Monday, February 5, 2007
Super Bowl Sunday
Sit next to someone you don't know and bond over the game. If you don't watch football, it is a great time to ask someone how the game works. Make a new friend. People are always ready to explain the game so you can enjoy it too. If you are adventurous make a small bet with your neighbor so you can get more into the game and the excitement.
It is a great time to be a smart ass. Everyone loves to comment on the plays and the commercials!!! This year the bud light commercials were amazing. There were even some commercials that were fan submissions. Enjoy the commercials. They spend tons of time and money to make some of these.
This year's game was ridiculously entertaining because of the rain. There were 4 turnovers in the first quarter. My friend said that it looked as if KY was sponsoring since the ball kept slipping out of everyone's hand. Next year I expect KY to have an ad...
Thursday, February 1, 2007
First Thursday of the Month - Art Walk in Pioneer Square
The commercial galleries are nice but there are some Artist Studios where the real party is. The best studios are around the block from the famous toy store Magic Mouse Toys. 619 Western Ave is a 5 story building is the best place to go for the artwalk. If you go early, there is also wine and snacks usually at many places. Everything is free but support the community and tip the tip jar when you get that cheap 2 buck chuck.
http://www.pioneersquare.org/first_thursday.html
Monday, January 29, 2007
Olympic Sculpture Park Opens
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=137180
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003524511_sculpturepark140.html
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/OSP/AboutOSP/default.asp has more info about the park.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
New To Seattle - Seattle Neighborhoods
Have you been in Seattle for a few days, weeks, or months? Are you bored and want to know what to do to get out of the house and away from the computer? Where can you go to hang out with some new people? First, you want to make sure you learn the neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own style. When you choose to live somewhere, you are likely to meet people who enjoy a particular lifestyle based on where the neighborhood is located, how densely populated it is, how expensive it is, and just the general vibe.
Below is a list of neighborhoods worth checking out and my personal descriptions:
University District - older run down housing for high prices, densely populated, young people, cheap eats on the University Ave. (aka. UD, U-District)
Green Lake - neighborhood of houses, great family atmosphere, very chill and suburban, many people share a house here
Ravenna - in between the University District and Green Lake vibe, more students than GreenLake and a lot of house sharing as well
Fremont - Yuppie vibe due to the good bar scene, Good location to get into the city, Still has remnants of its Hippie days around
Wallingford - Suburban feel, yet close to the city. A lot of nice old homes and a few condos/apts close to the water. GasWorks is a plus for this hood.
Phinney Ridge - in between Wallingford and Ballard. pretty suburban but a nice place to live since it is so close to Fremont and Ballard. The zoo is close by also.
Ballard - great prices for rent and a growing area. The restaraunts, night life and vibe is increasing in energy in this up and coming neighborhood
Capitol Hill - a place where you will see lots of alternative dress. this neighborhood has an artsy vibe and some great restaraunts. there is a lot of energy here which is alive even late into the night. Capitol Hill tends to bring in a lots of non-locals or open minded people. There is a large gay community on the hill as well. Neighborhood to be seen in.
Madison Park - Pretty mellow place. Has a small beach front park on the lake that is packed in the summer.
Downtown - Reasonable priced housing can be found downown suprisingly. It is very industrial feeling yet a great location to be in.
Belltown - Very Yuppie. Most of the New York and L.A. transplants end up here. The housing is expensive, there is little parking, and there are tons of swanky bars. This neighborhood gives Seattle a taste of the mega city life. Be warned, people can get rowdy on a Friday or Saturday night on these streets.
Eastlake - great location, not much to do but close to everything in the city
South Lake Union - closer to downtown than Eastlake but again, little to do in this urban neighborhood
Westlake - quiet, chill neighborhood full of young professionals who want to be close to the city but not smack in the middle of it all. tons of apartments and condos are located on Westlake and Dexter. Be careful about living on the backside of Queen Anne, the traffic can get bad sometimes. there is little to do on Westlake as well.
Georgetown - up an coming Artsy neighborhood. warehouses and cheap rent. vibe that Capitol Hill used to have before it was discovered by the masses.
Pioneer Square - loud at night, crowded, does not feel safe
Magnolia - a bit farther from the city but a nice neighborhood with a vibe of upper Queen Anne
Ranier Valley - less expensive rent and bit less safe feel to it
Northgate - suburban and has a small yet busy mall
First Hill - just south of Capitol Hill and slightly less expensive rent. this neighborhood feels a little darker and mellower than capitol hill but has similar overall vibe
Alki Beach - some of the best views of the city. this strip of food spots and sand can not beat in
the summer when you want to get to a beach quickly.
I need help with the following Neighborhoods so please post comments with your info:
Seward Park
Greenwood
Lake City
Columbia City
International District
Montlake
Leschi
Central District
Madrona
Beacon Hill
West Seattle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_neighborhoods
http://www.10best.com/Seattle,WA/Know_Before_You_Go_(SM)/Neighborhoods/index.html
Monday, January 15, 2007
Melting the Seattle Freeze!
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/pacificnw/2005/0213/cover.html
http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=singles26&date=20010426
http://forums.thestranger.com/showthread.php?t=4840