What is there to know about the August 29th Skrillex event at Gas Works Park? Well, that all depends upon what you already know. For some, there is a basic question: What is Skrillex? This would be the wrong question. The more correct question is: Who is Skrillex? Skrillex, a.k.a. Sonny John Moore of California (various parts), began his career in 2004. Since then, he has fronted a few bands, won numerous awards, cut several albums, and is now out on…
You may have seen the posters: This year’s Obliteride to fight cancer will take place on Saturday, August 8, with a kickoff party the prior evening. Those expecting to use the Burke-Gilman Trail or Gas Works Park (or, to some extent, the roads in those areas) should be advised that things will be a little busier than normal. Larry gave you an initial heads-up a couple of weeks ago, but here are some more details. This Saturday morning, the annual Obliteride…
Gas Works Park’s biggest event, the Seafair 4th of July celebration, drew an estimated 45,000 people per Wallingford Community Council, well above the 25,000 originally projected. Now that we’ve made it past that milestone, let’s see what’s in store at Gas Works Park for the rest of the summer. Perhaps you’re interested in participating in one of these events, or maybe you just want to know when traffic or noise might be an issue in the surrounding area. In either case,…
Breaking news! Well, only because we overlooked it until now... GreenStage's Shakespeare in the Park series returns this summer, including tonight’s performance of The Two Noble Kinsmen at Wallingford Playfield at 7 pm. This is part of the company’s Backyard Bard series, which aims to make Shakespeare more accessible by stripping down a play to one hour in length and performing it with a small, flexible ensemble. About the Play Nothing turns best friends into bitter rivals like a love triangle.…
There’s been a gaping hole in the area bordering Wallingford to the east, along the Ship Canal, and in many hearts around the neighborhood and beyond. Two years ago, someone stole the small bronze statue of Sadako that stood in the Seattle Peace Park. It was a wonderfully calming sight to see, as you momentarily were transported away from the frenzied chaos of trying to pull onto the University Bridge. Usually, Sadako was decorated with brightly-colored strings of origami cranes. The…
Wallingford Farmers Market has been recognized as one of the best farmers markets in the state. One of the many great reasons to live in Wallingford (and perhaps my favorite) is this seasonal farmers market. I look forward to Wednesdays for a little walk to Meridian Playground, 4920 Meridian Avenue N, never knowing what I might find: running into friends and neighbors, buying produce for the week, or finding a delicious meal for dinner at one of the many food stalls.…
Seattle’s popular Yoga in the Park series is returning for its sixth season, bringing free weekly wellness events to Gas Works Park and Woodland Park. This annual event, organized by Yerbana in partnership with the Center for Suicide Awareness, is a community-focused program that has grown into one of the largest weekly wellness gatherings in the Pacific Northwest, attracting over 1000 people each class. These 18 weeks of community gathering will take place every Thursday evening from 6 to 8 pm,…