About Jamie A
In addition to writing and taking photos during her trips, Jamie loves to find hidden gems, cheap eats, and kitschy Americana attractions. She hails from Oil City, Pennsylvania, went to college in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, studied abroad in Norwich, England, and moved to Boston in May of 2007. She also enjoys writing poetry and lyric essays, reading lots of books, being a foodie, listening to girl group tunes from the 1960s, crafting, and dinner parties with her friends.
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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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February 7th, 2008 by jamie a
Saturday, February 2 (12 - 6 pm)
Head down to Union Station Great Hall for the . Along with a lion dance procession, there will also be performances throughout the day, making this a great event for adults and children alike.
Saturday, February 9- Sunday, March 2
Catch the opening weekend of at the 5th Avenue Theater. You’ll love the story of Mame, a Manhattan socialite in the 20s, who’s suddenly been given the responsibility of caring for her orphaned nephew. The show’s been called “…an infectious all-American classic” by the Washington Times.
Saturday, February 9 (3 pm)
This marks the final weekend of . Likened to “a drawing you can actually walk into,” it’s a rare event that’s not to be missed.
Saturday, February 9 (7: 30 pm)
Join the Phinney Neighborhood Center in welcoming , writer of the classics “Spoon River” and “The Dutchman,” for an evening of folk music.
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February 7th, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’re looking for something special when booking a hotel in Seattle, look no further than . This hotel specializes in offering .
There’s fun packages like “Live Like a Local!” and “Red Rover Red Rover,” where your pet is treated like a real guest! If you’re in the mood for romance, there’s packages for straight and gay couples alike, as well as a “Oh, Get a Room!” packages that includes a game of Twister and a rose petal turndown.
Whatever your reason for visiting Seattle, Hotel Max has the accommodations to make every traveler feel special.
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February 4th, 2008 by jamie a
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Show that special someone how much you care about them this Valentine’s Day with a handcrafted card!
ReadyMade magazine and Anthropologie are sponsoring on Thursday, February 7th at 6:30 PM at 1509 5th Avenue. The event will feature live demonstrations and free ‘love note kits’ so you can practice your new skills at home.
Space is limited, so be sure and reserve a spot by emailing rsvp@readymademag.com with ‘Seattle’ in the subject line.
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