Archive for
December, 2007
December 27th, 2007 by jamie a
Through Friday, December 28
Enjoy the final weekend of Langston Hughes’ song-play, , at the Intiman Theatre. This longstanding tradition will feature performances by Total Experience Gospel Choir and the Black Nativity Choir.
Through Saturday, December 29
Take the kids to see the final weekend of the at the Woodland Park Zoo. The animals will all be receiving holiday-themed treats, so be sure and check out the schedule to see them all!
Through Monday, December 31
It’s also the final weekend of at the Burke Museum. This exhibit features the best in wildlife photography by award-winning photographer, Florian Schulz, and his journey in documenting these wildlife corridors.
Through Sunday, January 6
The Seattle Art Museum recently collaborated with the Kobe City Museum to present . This exhibit depicts the view of the West from a Japanese perspective through mediums from painting to lacquer ware.
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December 25th, 2007 by susan j
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Wherever you are, we wish you a very happy holiday from the team at Go Seattle Card!
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December 20th, 2007 by jamie a
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If you’re in Seattle this holiday season, there’s plenty of events happening all around the city to get you in great spirits! This guide highlights just a smidgen of the fun, as there’s a whole list from the .
Just in case it doesn’t snow in Seattle this year, has created a “snow” flurry in their four story atrium, which is free to all every night at 6 pm.
Check out The Nutcracker March with designed by area artists and businesses from all around the city. To be sure and see them all, here’s a to help guide you.
There’s tons of fun for everyone at ! There’s maritime-themed activites & crafts for the kids and well as special deals for parents.
The famed also has a grand program of holiday fun including visits from Santa, a children’s arts and crafts station, and brunch with Santa on all the weekends leading up to Christmas.
Wherever your plans take you, here’s wishing you a happy holiday!
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December 17th, 2007 by jamie a
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While you’re traveling, it’s sometimes hard to find ways to stay connected. In the Emerald City, there’s a wide assortment of places on that provide free wi-fi to their customers, helping you get some work done and experience the city at the same time!
As far as hotels go, you can choose from the , the , or the .
To gear up for your day ahead with a great cup of coffee, check out , which features to admire while you sip or in the , which also serves delicious coffee and features even more to check out! There’s also for homemade waffles or soup and sandwiches for lunch, and if you’d like to relax at a tea bar with over 150 organic artisan tea choices while you nibble on some snacks.
For a hearty breakfast or breakfast foods all day long, check out the . They serve everything from strawberry and banana crepes to Dungeness Crab meat Benedict.
If grabbing a brew while you study is more your style, there’s which proudly serves the best imported beer selections from Germany, all served in their appropriate glassware. If you’re hungry, they also serve traditional German fare like Sauerkraut and Bavarian-style pretzels with German mustard. At , Seattle’s original brew pub, enjoy their award-winning homemade beer with 12 on tap every night in a laid-back pub setting.
If you have any more favorite wi-fi hotspots to share with us, just leave a comment! We’d love to hear from you.
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December 13th, 2007 by jamie a
Friday, December 14 (8 pm)
Head on over to Seattle Center for a night of including the acclaimed Garfield High School Jazz Band and local jazz artists. This performance is free as a part of Winterfest 2007!
Friday, December 14 (10:30 pm)
The Pacific Science Center presents in conjunction with radio station KZOK.
November 23 - December 31
Seattle Center presents , providing arts, entertainment, family fun, and outdoor activities for low-cost or free admission! If you’re looking for stuff to do this time of year, there’s a plethora of events held all over the city organized by Winterfest.
Some events include The Black Nativity (by Langston Hughes), The Nutcracker, a Holiday World Market, performances of Peter Pan, The Neverending Story, and lots, lots more!
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December 10th, 2007 by susan j
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Now through January 6, 2008, the Pacific Science Center has an exciting new exhibit called . This exhibit features dinosaurs discovered in China, as well as real dinosaur eggs and embryos, nests, and skeletons. There’s also a Dinosaurs Alive! 3D IMAX film playing as a companion to the exhibit.
Read more about Colossal Fossils on these blogs and news sites:
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December 6th, 2007 by jamie a
Friday, December 7 (6 pm)
Celebrate the month of December with with tastings of seasonal treats paired with 3 styles of Port. Reservations are required, so be sure to call 206-632-5100 to save yourself a spot.
Friday, December 7 (6-9 pm)
Join the artsy family at the for the opening of Giant Squid by Cassandra Nguyen with poetry, drawings, and many more activities by the Cephalopod Appreciation Society.
Saturday, December 8 - Sunday, December 9 (11 am-5pm)
The Georgetown Holiday Art Walk is this weekend, where you can admire the art of local artists and show them your support.
Sunday, December 9 (8 am)
Cheer on the runners at the Jingle Bell Run 5K Race to benefit the Arthritis Fund of Seattle. You can also walk, run, participate in the costume competition, or have the kids join in the Children’s 1K Run with Elves.
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December 4th, 2007 by susan j
Huge thank you to Kristie over at for including Shannon’s Weekend in Seattle post in the . This week features some great blog posts from around the world, so I encourage you to !
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December 3rd, 2007 by jamie a
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During your visit to Seattle, you can enjoy the breathtaking views that nature has to offer and then behold the eclectic architecture of the city. From the famed Space Needle to creations of Frank Ghery, there are plenty of man-made wonders to tour while you’re here.
, designed by Minoru Yamasaki in 1977, stands as a modern marvel in the Metropolitan Tract of Seattle. 40 stories high, this tower is likened to the image of a hi-fi speaker and if you stand at the base, the building seems like it could topple over due to its inverted pyramid style.
The classic Space Needle stands as an iconic symbol of the Emerald City and has been greeting visitors since the 1962 World’s Fair. The unique design is based on a merger of Edward Carlson’s idea of a giant balloon and John Graham’s concept of a flying saucer. At the top of the tower, dine at the SkyCity restaurant with its wonderful Pacific Northwest cuisine and rotating views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic and Cascade Mountains.
Created as a museum of music founded by Paul Allen, the Experience Music Project was designed by Frank Ghery to resemble a smashed Stratocaster guitar. Loved by some and loathed by others, this structure is famous for being the topic of some heated conversation by locals and visitors alike. See for yourself when you stop in to the museum, with an interior that boasts of the Sky Church Room, dedicated to Jimi Hendrix, an amazing concert venue with 40 foot high and 70 foot wide video screens.
Designed by Rem Koolhaas, the opened its doors to residents in 2004. Created as a “celebration of books,” the library aims to be inviting to the public and open to the environment surrounding it. The architects behind the Seattle library chose to let function dictate the form, thus the unusual shape to the exterior. It includes a living room, encouraging patrons to read comfortably and the “Books Spiral,” where patrons can view the entire non-fiction collection spiraling up four stories without using stairs or going to a different part of the building.
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