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2008
March 5th, 2008 by jamie a
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After a full day’s worth of , you’re bound to be hungry. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, I’m sure you crave menus that offer you myriads of choices you always hope to find when dining out.
To help you out in this conundrum, Seattle.net has put together a fabulous listing of the in the city. Arranged by neighborhood, the list covers everything from take-out to fine dining, with everything from sandwiches to Kosher-Pan-Asian.
There’s even great dessert options that will make your mouth water for sure! Being vegan, doughnuts are usually out of the question, but are animal-ingredient-free! Bon Appetit!
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February 29th, 2008 by jamie a
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Closed since December, visitors can once again visit on the weekends starting March 1st!
This village is world famous for its delicious traditional salmon bake and educating the public on the Northwest Coast’s First Nation culture. Take in a performance of Greg Thompson’s “Dance on the Wind” stage show, featuring the dances and lessons of the First Nation.
Since it’s also a state park, visitors can not only learn about the First Nation, but take in all the beautiful nature surrounding them.
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February 25th, 2008 by jamie a
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While you’re in Seattle, why not check out some of the area’s amazing ski resorts?
For a quick guide to the area’s best offerings, Seattle.net has put together a for your convenience.
From Mt. Baker, the record holder for the most snow annually, to Crystal Mountain with the most ski-able terrain and the longest vertical drop in the state of Washington, there’s fabulous skiing for all levels.
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February 21st, 2008 by jamie a
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Warm up this winter at , named one of the by Travel & Leisure magazine.
Visits start with a foot soak for those cold tootsies and then move on to a tea ceremony. Then you can cuddle up in a plush, heated bed while you get a seaweed pedicure.
Treat yourself to a relaxing day at Ummelina with a friend, or go it alone.
You owe it to yourself!
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February 21st, 2008 by jamie a
February 21- 24
Check out at Hotel Wacoma, made up of 30 bands, dances, and workshops for the ultimate experience in bluegrass music.
Thursday, February 21 (7-10 pm)
Head over to the Pacific Science Center for where you can see the new U23D IMAX film as well as team up with friends to create your own rock band!
Saturday, February 23 (1-3 pm)
Adults and children alike can paint a piece of ceramic pottery for free at the Bellevue Arts Museum at the end of the exhibit .
Sunday, February 24 (12 pm)
Check out the classic Sci-Fi film in 70mm format at the Cinerama with amazing 6-track multi-channel sound.
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February 19th, 2008 by jamie a
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According to a recent survey done by Americans for the Arts, the city of Seattle is home to more arts-related businesses and organizations per capita than any other city in the United States.
Leaping from this fabulous statistic, Seattle Cultural Guides created the where they interviewed sixteen local artists about their favorite places in the city.
If you’re an artsy-fartsy traveler, be sure and check out this guide before your next visit. It’s overflowing with recommendations, great stories, and bits of inspiration for artists working in all different genres.
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February 14th, 2008 by jamie a
Thursday, February 14 (8-9:30 pm)
Relax this Valentine’s Day with a . Join in the “heart of peacefulness” or “opening the heart” half-hour meditation sessions at the World for Meditation.
Saturday, February 16 - Monday, February 18 (10 am - 6pm)
Head over to the Pacific Science Center for ! Complete with 40 interactive exhibits, entertainment, and workshops, it’s great fun for the whole family.
Saturday, February 16 - Sunday, February 24
is at the Quest Field Event Center, featuring 500 displays of home and garden products for guests. There will also be free seminars for those in attendance, as well as great decorating ideas.
Saturday, February 16- Monday, February 18
Check out the Seattle Center for which honors African American heritage through dance, music, and a marketplace.
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February 13th, 2008 by jamie a
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From February 20-24, the Seattle Convention Center will be hosting the .
This world-class event was started 20 years ago and has become a haven for professional as well as amateur gardeners to get together and share ideas. There’s thousands of flowers, six acres of gardens, free seminars for people of all gardening levels, as well as great shopping!
Here’s some from this year’s festival, as well as for children, and . are required, so get yours today!
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February 11th, 2008 by jamie a
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CNN.com recently published an article entitled which included of Seattle.
It’s located in the historic Pioneer District of the city, known for its nightclubs, galleries, sports venues, and architecture. The store houses 150,000 new and used books, along with one or two readings every night. The readings range from “…a first-time poet to Dave Sedaris returning for his 10th time,” which creates a vibrant literary community.
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February 8th, 2008 by jamie a
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For the weekends of February 8-10 and 15-17, the brings a myriad of talent to the area.
The festival is bringing from as far away as Tokyo and the Netherlands to perform, as well as offer hands-on workshops to the public. It’s the largest festival of its kind in North America and is the birthplace of many inspired collaborations between artists.
Here’s some and the full schedule can be seen on the festival’s main page in the left hand side bar.
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