December 2010 | Wallyhood

Felix Sit Annus Novus

Jordan December 31, 2010 4 Comments

There’s something about the cold white light of midwinter sparkling off hoarfrosted windows that’s always seemed a bit otherworldly and magical. Today, it seems to have slowed the tumult in Wallingford to a thick syrup, like some white sorceress spell. It’s left us a bit contemplative, reflecting on the past year and thinking about the next.

We’re not one much for resolutions, really, but the turning of the year, reinforced by the proximity of our birthday, does provide a timely marker for self-assessment and adjusting course.

So, at the risk of boring you with navel-gazing, we offer you our aspirations …

40 Reasons Mr. Wallyhood Rocks

Chris Witwer December 30, 2010 19 Comments

On this, the occasion of the 40^th anniversary of Mr. Wallyhood’s birth, we present 40 Reasons Mr. Wallyhood Rocks.

1. He’s a Wallingford do-gooder.

2. He founded the coolest hyperlocal blog in Seattle.

3. Wallyhood is a hobby, not a money-making enterprise.

4. Less bullshit, more realism.

5. He filled the Stone Way pit with colorful balls.

6. He decorates the Wallyhood banner for holidays.

7. He cares how we look.

8. He used to have blue hair.

9. He always picks up the tab when the Wallywriters go out drinking.

10. He knows how to make the most …

New Years Day in Wallingford

Shannon December 30, 2010 3 Comments

Can you believe 2011 is only two days away? Have you thought of what your New Year Resolution(s) are going to be? How about spending more time in the neighborhood? We can get you started with this handy list of shops that are open on New Years Day. Times are subject to change so make sure to double-check with stores before heading out and about.

Where to get your Caffeine Fix:

Fuel: 8am-8pm
Chocolati Cafe: 8am-7pm
Irwin’s: 7am-5pm
Essential Baking: 7am-6pm
Zoka: 8:30am-7pm
Diva Espresso: 8am-7pm
Mighty-O-Donuts: 8am-3pm
Gypsy Java Cafe: 9am-3pm
A Muddy Cup: 6am-1pm
La Boulangerie: 7am-6pm
Starbucks: …

Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr

Chris Witwer December 29, 2010 Comments are off

The Bathhouse Ensemble presents their second annual New Year’s Eve production of The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged). The show starts early, at 7pm, and runs less than two hours so you’ll have plenty of time to par-tay like it’s the next-to-last year ever. Cuz it is, you know.

The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) was written by the Reduced Shakespeare Company. This performance is directed by Marianne Savell and stars Sam Harris, Jessa Lowe, and Elliott White. Performance is Friday night at 7pm at the Bathhouse Theater on Green Lake. $10 suggested donation at the door for …

Breaking ground at the pit?

Margaret December 29, 2010 1 Comment

We have it on good (neighbor) authority that plans are inching forward to fill the festering pit on 40th and Stone Way N. Reader Mike tells us that he spoke to someone who will be working on the foundation; and recently, he and his fiance spoke with a Geo Engineer who said that work may start on or around January 17. Mike told us that the neighbors in the immediate area have not yet been officially notified.

At this point, nothing is concrete (except for the crumbling wall on the east side of the pit) nor, is anything written in …

Neighborhood Matching Funds

Chris Witwer December 28, 2010 8 Comments

I recently wrote a quick post about the 46th Street Mural Project survey. A commenter to that article, “walkinroun,” indicated s/he isn’t really that fond of the type of public art the mural produced, nor some of the other public art projects in Seattle. I have to agree. I mean, I like the Lady Bug and the Sea Turtle traffic circles, but think we could’ve done even more with them. So here’s our chance to create something different:

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has announced the 2011 program for the Neighborhood Matching Fund. This year there have been a lot of …

56th Street Market opening mid-January

Margaret December 28, 2010 10 Comments

Folks in the Tangletown area will be pleased to know that the new 56th Street Market (2201 N 56th St.) is scheduled to open some time in mid-January. Although a date hasn’t yet been finalized, owners PJ and Sami told me that once the liquor license is approved and the shelving is up, they’ll only need a week to stock the the new store.

Speaking of shelves, Sami and PJ were working on shelving assembly today when I stopped by to take a quick peek. The store’s yellow and orange tiled floors have been stripped clean, giving the store a …

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