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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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 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
Model Railroad
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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 3rd, 2008 by jamie a
Friday, January 4 (6 pm- midnight)
Celebrate at the McLeod Residence for their ! This event will include exhibitions of three artists working with traditional subjects in nontraditional ways as well as a live musical performance at 8 pm. Keep up with all their updates on their .
Friday, January 4 (6:30 pm -8:30 pm)
Grab a cup o’ joe and join in the fun at Neptune Coffee where Bherd Studios will be offering a . All who stop by with a shirt can have Bherd’s “Yin Yang Bird Fish” printed on it.
January 3 - February 3 (reception: January 3, 6-8 pm)
At the Gallery4Culture, large scale photographs are being featured in , en exhibit by local artist Ross Sawyers. Focusing on compacted living in densely populated neighborhoods, Sawyers “constructs models of houses to challenge his understanding of his surroundings.”
January 4- 12
returns to Seattle with the conception of 14 plays which are written, designed, scored, rehearsed and performed all within 48 hours by a group of very brave thespians!
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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 20th, 2007 by jamie a
Gingerbread latte from Seattle’s Best Coffee
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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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