Seattle seasonal attractions
March 31st, 2008 by jamie a
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This coming weekend of April 5th and 6th marks the arrival of the at Qwest Field!
Seminars with top wine experts kick off the festival with their broad knowledge of Washington’s wines, covering topics from the shape of wine glasses and usage of oak along with an ode to David Lake and wines of the world. These great learning experiences will be followed by a food and wine pairing lunch by none other than Ilan Hall, the Season 2 winner of Bravo’s Top Chef and master sommelier Evan Goldstein.
Visitors can not only taste the best of Washington’s wines at the QFC Farmer’s Market, but can also enjoy live jazz at the Caffe Vita Lounge or sample some delicious beef at the Washington Beef Commission Beef Bar. are on sale now as the festival is approaching quickly, so be sure and get yours today!
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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 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 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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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 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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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 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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