Archive for
January, 2008
January 30th, 2008 by jamie a
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Check out the final days of the at the Quest Field Center. This ten day event showcases over 1,000 watercrafts and offers seminars and workshops for the budding boat enthusiast.
You can head on over to for the latest in boat show news, or peruse the to make sure to catch everything you want to see!
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January 28th, 2008 by jamie a
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Take the kids and catch the final days of the at the Northwest Film Forum. At this third annual celebration, there’s being showcased along with to learn about all the behind-the-scenes work.
Wrapping up with of amazing films, you and the kids are sure to find something to inspire and entertain! Catch before it ends on Sunday, February 3.
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January 24th, 2008 by jamie a
Saturday, January 26 (10 am -4 pm)
Catch the opening day of . There will be lectures at both 11 am and 1 pm in addition to the exhibit, so be sure and check those out as well.
January 24- February 2
is underway on Quest Field with over 1,000 boats along with equipment and plenty of experts to chat with.
Thursday, January 24 (7:30 pm)
Saturday, January 26 (1 pm)
Attention gamers! The Seattle Symphony presents , complete with your favorite tunes from Super Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, and The Legend of Zelda.
January 25- February 3
Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre presents , a tribute to a 1920s gangster movie, complete with two rotating casts!
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January 22nd, 2008 by susan j
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Thanks to a tip-off from the , we’ve caught wind of the fact that is increasing the number of daily flights to Seattle-Tacoma Airport. The airline currently has three daily flights between Seattle and Chicago’s Midway Airport (MDW), but starting March 10, 2008, that number will increase to four. This is great news for travelers, because it means more options and (hopefully) lower fares.
Washington state is a major hub for airplane production and you can learn more about this exciting industry at the Museum of Flight or Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour.
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January 16th, 2008 by jamie a
Jimi Hendrix Memorial Sculpture
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Starting Saturday, January 26, will open the first part of a two part exhibit, and Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound. These two parts join together to celebrate the life and achievements of Jimi Hendrix and how his music is still relevant to our time.
Message to Love, opening on the 26th, tells the story of Hendrix’s influence on our culture, while An Evolution of Sound, opening on April 26th, examines the connection between Hendrix and his audience.
At this first exhibit, visitors will be able to see his famous Woodstock Fender Stratocaster as well as his Gibson Les Paul guitar, later given to his friend Larry Lee and taken to perform at Woodstock. The rest of the gallery walls will be open as blank slates for visitors, upon which guests can write messages and memories to contribute to future Hendrix exhibits at the museum.
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January 14th, 2008 by jamie a
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From January 19- 21, the Pacific Science Center is presenting the . One of the most popular events in Seattle each year, this show is full of many different kinds of trains with many exciting layouts.
This event is brought to you in association with the , Pacific Northwest Region, 4th Division. This show is free with general admission to the Pacific Science Center, which is included with the .
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January 11th, 2008 by jamie a
Dinner at Seattle restaurant Moxie
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From January 2-31, Seattle’s hottest restaurants are teaming up to show off their magnificent culinary skills for . Twenty of the best new hotspots will be offering special $30 prix fixe dinner menus every Sunday through Thursday this month.
Some of the participating restaurants include , , , and the . Some of the entrees sound just amazing, like Kurrent’s “signature” fried lobster with black bean tamarind sauce, egg noodles and watercress, or Coupage’s Hibiscus duck confit with flageolet beans, sherry candied baby turnips, in a port reduction.
If you’re a foodie in the mood for a new place to try, New Urban Eats gives you a great opportunity…without even breaking the bank!
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January 8th, 2008 by jamie a
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The Tony-award winning musical , chronicling the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will be playing in Seattle until Saturday, January 12. This is your last week to catch the amazing show which is playing at The 5th Avenue Theatre.
You’re sure to hear some of your favorite songs, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “I Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.” Our for shows at the 5th Avenue, so be sure and reserve your seats soon!
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January 7th, 2008 by susan j
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Attention, jazz lovers! Add January 17-20 to your calendars, because Seattle’s Experience Music Project (EMP) is celebrating America’s jazz legacy with , a series of concerts by some of jazz music’s biggest name musicians.
Jazz in January performers include Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band, Esperanza Spalding, Michael Shrieve, the Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto, Joe Santiago Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble, JazzReach, the Roosevelt and Garfield High School jazz bands, jazz film historian Mark Cantor, and others. Since the EMP is in the midst of American Sabor, an exhibit about Latin jazz, many of the performances will explore this genre of jazz music.
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January 4th, 2008 by susan j
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Blog reader Jill asks: We are coming to Seattle the end of January 2008 and will be there for 3 weeks. My husband is there on business. Is it safe for me to explore the city without him during the day? What would you suggest is THE BEST to see while there? He will be able to explore the city with me on weekends.
Go Seattle Card answers: First off, as a fellow female traveler, I want to assure you that I feel very safe walking around Seattle during the day. In fact, several sources include Seattle as one of the safest cities in the US. See and for more details on safety rankings. Now, onto the fun stuff…
I looked up TripAdvisor’s and was surprised to discover that the Space Needle is #20. I’m surprised, because that is probably the most iconic piece of Seattle’s skyline and the views are just incredible up there! Here’s what I’d consider my personal favorite things to do in Seattle.
- Space Needle features 360 degree views of beautiful Puget Sound. It takes only 41 seconds to reach the Observation Deck 520 feet above ground.
- Pike Place Market recently celebrated their 100th anniversary and the market still maintains much of its old-fashioned charm (though, unfortunately, not the 1907 prices). Watch out for flying fish!
- is a new fixture to the Seattle Center area, and already it’s become a favorite among visitors of all ages for its interactive exhibits exploring (mostly) contemporary music.
- Pacific Science Center is near the EMP and the Space Needle and boasts over 300 hands-on science exhibits for all ages (full disclosure: this was also the site of my senior prom. A little nerdy, but true).
- Museum of Flight chronicles the history of aviation, from the Wright Brothers and beyond. Boeing’s major airplane plant is located north of Seattle, so planes are a big part of the local economy.
- Pioneer Square was Seattle’s first neighborhood. It was the site of the original Starbucks and includes .
- Argosy Harbor Cruises offer an hour long cruise around Elliott Bay with views of major landmarks like the Space Needle and Seattle Center.
- hosts tons of performances, festivals, sporting events, and more, so check their before you go.
For more tips on visiting Seattle, check out Shannon’s Weekend in Seattle.
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