Reeve Baily, a Wallyhood reader and neighbor, alerted us of a new steakhouse in the old Miyabi place at 2208 N 45th Street.  He set out to get the story for us and was able to chat with the owners and the chef of this new Japanese inspired meat house called Kokkaku.  I love Japanese cuisine and had not heard of this new place yet, so I was happy to have Reeve give us the scoop.  Check out their website and read his interview below:

A few months ago, I was walking my usual route home and I saw the …

 

I personally only like to share good news.  News about the artists, farmers, businesses and neighbors in our community, the things that make where we live great. I like to find beauty and bring light to the small and lovely things that surround us.

But this terrible story of the 3 brothers in the house near Green Lake is deeply disturbing and I feel the community should be made aware.

I cannot bring myself to write about it or even give you a preview, so if you have not yet read or heard of this sad and still unfolding story, …

Experience a unique variety show this evening August 24th from 7:30-9:30 pm in the Chapel Performance Space on the fourth floor of the Good Shepherd Center.

The hostess, vocalist, interviewer, and entertainer of the night is local chanteuse Julie Cascioppo.  Julie builds community by bringing together talented people including visual artists and performers. Tonight’s performance showcases local artists at an event she describes as “a cross between the Dinah Shore Show and Pee Wee’s Playhouse”

“It’s a cross between the Dinah Shore Show and Pee Wee’s Playhouse” – Julie Cascioppo

The show will include performances by jazz singer Andy Shaw …

Seattle’s GreenStage will be performing their interpretation of two classic Shakespeare plays this Friday and Saturday evenings at the Wallingford Playfield.  The performances are free and a fun way to spend a summer evening outside with family and neighbors.

Bring a picnic, enjoy our local park and celebrate local talent!

Wallingford Playfield Schedule Friday, July 21 – 7pm  Backyard Bard Hamlet Saturday, July 22 – 7pm Backyard Bard A Midsummer Night’s Dream  

From the GreenStage Website:

Founded in 1989, GreenStage is performing for its 29th year in 2017 and is Seattle’s longest-operating Shakespeare theater. With our 2014 production of Othello…

Head down to Gas Works Park this Sunday, July 16th for some free music from noon to six pm.  The Seattle Peace Concerts  features local musicians at city parks throughout the summer.   They do take food bank donations if you would like to contribute.

Looks like the sun will be out this weekend, and a perfect temperature for some dancing! All ages are welcome.

Music Lineup

12:00-12:40 Fremont Philharmonic
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12:45-1:15 Graceland Manila
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01:20-02:00 Unite-One
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02:05-02:35 Coby Jackson
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02:40-03:20 Willie and the Whips
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03:25-03:55 Haggis Brothers
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04:00-04:40 Ari Joshua Band
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04:45-05:15 Jazzalope

05:20-6:00 PeaceJam…

After 25 years in Wallingford, the independently owned and operated percussion shop, the Drum Exchange, will be closing at the end of August. Owners Ed and Candace Hartman, reached out to Wallyhood to express their appreciation to the Wallingford Community and the loyal customers who have made the commitment to shop local with them over the past 25 years.  

The shop has been known as a place to explore the world of percussion and feel at home.  Ed and Candace have been a great resource to the neighborhood in sharing their knowledge and helping you find the product that is …

The 4th of July in Wallingford!

In the summer of 1994, on July 4th,  I rolled into Seattle for the very first time.  I pulled over to the side of the road near Gasworks Park and watched the fireworks while sitting on the hood of my car.  The fireworks, the lake, the space needle in the background – I was hooked.  I moved to Seattle that December.  I have been a resident of the Wallingford area since 1995, and the 4th of July on Lake Union still holds a special place in my heart.  

I have spent most of those …