Monthly Archives: December 2010

Local Artists House Shows

What, the Bizarre Bazaar at OmCulture this Saturday isn't enough for you? You're afraid that you may still have to go to Best Buy and Wal*Mart to fill out your holiday shopping list? OK, folks, relax, here's two, count them, two more opportunities to fill those stockings with art handcrafted by your neighbors: First, Paul Lewing, Gay Jensen, and Laurie Mortinson Lefebvres will be showing and selling their work from Paul's home at 4315 Burke Avenue N this Friday, Dec, 3…

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Shots Fired in East Wallingford

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While Wine World held its private grand opening party tonight (the public grand opening party is tomorrow night), apparently some less sophisticated drinkers were rumbling across the street. The Seattle Crime blog reports: Seattle police responded to a shots fired call in Wallingford around 7:45pm tonight, near a pizza place and tattoo parlor. That would be Slave to the Needle Tattto and Milano Pizza, by process of elimination. No additional information is available, except that a bullet was lodged in the…

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Hamilton 6th grader struck by car

Yesterday at about 7:45 a.m., a 6th grade student from Hamilton was struck by a car while she was in the crosswalk at 43rd and Wallingford Avenue North.  A Hamilton parent wrote in our Forums that the student sustained hip and thigh injuries, but that the school informed the students yesterday that she will be o.k., which we're very glad to hear. Stay safe, folks!  It's dark and dreary this time of year.

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Santa and the Big Roundup

As you summon your holiday shopping derring-do, prepared to face the battle of the crowds, you might want to consider making a stop at J.C. Penney up in Northgate.  Way out of the neighborhood, I know--but here's why:  Any purchases you make at the store between now and December 14, J.C. Penney will round up to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to the Wallingford Boys and Girls Club.  The spare change adds up, too, as WBGC board member Jacqui…

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Bizarre Bazaar at Om Culture

Looking for unique gifts for people on your holiday shopping list?  Then you'll definitely want to check out the Bizarre Bazaar at Om Culture (2210 N. Pacific Street) this Saturday, December 4, from 1:00pm-7:00pm. The Bizarre Bizarre will feature one of a kind gifts handcrafted by a wide range of local artists.  You'll find anything from jewelry made with vintage clock hands to herbal tinctures; from Burning Man gear to matching top hats for you and your dog.  Got some bacon…

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Stone Soup Presents-A Child’s Christmas In Wales

Stone Soup Theatre (4029 Stone Way N.) presents A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas and Directed by Jenny McMurry. Productions begin December 3-24, Friday-Sunday, with special matinée performances on Wednesday, December 22, Thursday, December 23, and Friday, December 24 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.  Evening performances take place Friday and Saturday 7:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00pm.  (No 7:30pm performances on December 24th) Ticket Prices are $18 per person or $16 per person for groups of 4 or more. From…

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