Serendipity struck last weekend when my family and I decided to head out for an evening of bike-riding practice. We got to Wallingford Playfield, where we noticed a large gathering of people assembled in lawn chairs and looking expectantly in the same direction. What was going on? We wandered over to discover that we had arrived just in time for Shakespeare in the park!

Serendipity can strike you this weekend, because the merry players of Greenstage will be returning to Wallingford Playfield this Saturday at 7 pm. Greenstage’s Backyard Bard will perform a one hour, four person interpretation of The …

I’m guessing that murals must be hip, because along with mustaches and fedoras, I am seeing them everywhere! With 45th Street becoming an outdoor art gallery, I thought I would document what I discovered between Aurora and 1-5.
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After sampling some delicious shortbread, Wallyreader Frankie tipped us off to the grand re-opening of the coffee shop/bakery adjacent to Julia’s. Hungry for some baked goods, I stopped by the new Seattle Espresso and nibbled a tasty chocolate/espresso/salted caramel shortbread cookie while friendly manager Scott gave me the low-down.

Seattle Espresso serves Lighthouse coffee, and every customer receives a free mini-shortbread with their coffee purchase. They will be expanding to include more organic coffee options and Italian ices for those hot summer days (we hope!). Most of their baked goods are made on-site, including the shortbread cookies and their variety …

While at Gasworks Park, I recently watched in amazement as an average-looking guy inverted himself and proceeded to do handstand push-ups. Several of them. Which I can tell you is 100% more than I could do without ending up in a neck brace.

I suspect I might not be the only person in Wallingford whose muscles could use some beefing up. Which might be why theLAB Strength and Conditioning recently opened a new fitness studio at 36th and Interlake. TheLab owner Lindsey wrote:

TheLAB Strength & Conditioning – Eastlake CrossFit is a 7,000 sq/ft. fitness coaching facility, equipped with men’s …

Last month, we posted about Übrlocal, which launched in April with the goal of connecting YOU with as much locally produced food as possible.

Liz Smith, one of Übrlocal’s founders, wrote to tell us about a couple of new developments.

1) In partnership with Seattle Tilth we are offering shares of their 17 week CSA for pickup at the Wallingford Farmers’ Market or home delivery for $3.99/wk anywhere in Seattle. More information about the CSA and the Seattle Tilth Farm Works program can be found here.

2) We have partnered with A Muddy Cup to offer a new pick-up-point for …