A Quiet Change of Hands at Murphy’s

If you were at Murphy’s this spring, something changed. Almost no one announced it. Sometime in the rush toward St. Patrick’s Day, between the kegs and the crowds, the pub quietly changed hands. At first, the signs were subtle. Social posts that felt louder, bolder, and less like the tone of a traditional Irish pub. A shift in voice. Then, more visibly, oversized TVs, air conditioning, and a marble bar top on the patio, with a look that leans more sports…

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Afrobeat Show at Sea Monster Lounge This Friday, May 29th

On May 29, The Brighton Beat, an Afrobeat/Jazz/Funk/World music ensemble, is coming to Seattle to play their first show on the West Coast at Sea Monster Lounge, 2202 N 45th Street. Greg Schettino, a Seattle-based member of the band, shared more information about The Brighton Beat and their philanthropic activities.     All the way from New York City, their first time in Seattle, The Brighton Beat is a unique and engaging spectacle for all ages. A huge band playing funk…

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Lights out for Babalu

Babalu patrons came out for one last hurrah on Saturday, February 23, and to wish owner Michael Prineas well wishes for "healing and recovery". We're not sure what's wrong but we did spot him recently, using a walker. The nightclub is now closed with a "For Lease" sign hanging in the window. The Sotheby's "For Sale" banner also remains on top of the building.

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New Year’s Eve in Wallingford

Whether you're hosting a party at home, planning to dine out, or hanging at your favorite watering hole, we've got you covered in Wallingford. Here are a few suggestions to help ring in the New Year this Saturday night: Restaurants Joule Restaurant Joule will have NYE dinner for $65 prix fixe menu. Call to make last minute reservations! Visit their Facebook page for the menu. Eva Restaurant Eva will be serving a four course menu for $55, with $5 going to the…

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Changes Bar Asks for Help

Yesterday we received a reader tip from someone whose name I cannot discern from the email address.  The reader asked if we'd seen something on Facebook about Changes Bar on 45th Street here in Wallingford, and included the following link:  http://changesinwallingford.com/wp/blog/changes-in-wallingford-needs-your-help/ . It's a tab on Changes' official website for "Changes Petition" which states the following: "For the last 22 years Changes has been a much loved fixture in Wallingford and in the Seattle gay community.  Recently, new elements in the…

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Celebrate the Original Slow Food: Apples

Show your support for local folks who take the long-term view of food production. Thursday (11/3) from 5-8 pm, join City Fruit, Northwest Cider Association, and Northwest Sustainability Collaborative for a night of cider tasting from some of the best hard cider makers in the region. For $20 you get 5 tastes. Get your ticket on-line or at the door at 314 First Ave. S.  Every dollar goes toward helping feed hungry people in our community. To learn more and purchase…

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Rubber Side Down bike polo party

Don't ask me how they get the horses on the bikes. But horse or no horse, everyone (everyone 21 and up, that is) is invited to a fundraising party at The Wherehouse (3310 Wallingford Ave) from 7pm Saturday night and supposedly ending at 5am on Sunday. From Seattle Bike Polo: BIKES, BANDS, BEER AND MORE!!! All proceeds will go towards the 2011 World Hardcourt Bicycle Polo Championship [September 7-8, 2011 in Magnuson Park] in Seattle. Live bands, bike games, drinks, dj...everything…

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