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Smash in Emerald City Eats

You've probably seen those new group coupon services popping up: Groupon, LivingSocial, etc.: they offer the opportunity to buy coupons at local establishments for steep discounts for a limited time (usually the deal is only offered for a single day). We mentioned LivingSocial's "$100 coupon for $50" Cantinetta deal a little while back, for example. A new one focusing exclusively on Seattle restaurants just launched, Emerald City Eats, and today's deal is for $75 worth of food and drink at Wallingford's…

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Conclusion of Is That Jazz? Festival

The Avant-Jazz Festival at the Chapel Performance Space wrapped up this past weekend with four more powerful performances. The second weekend began with Vertigo led by Seattle Clarinetist Jesse Canterbury. It was an ethereal almost dream like set that carried the listener on a journey into the stars. Canterbury was joined by Tom Baker on guitar, Joanne DeMars on Cello, and Chris Stover on Trombone. The quartet was strongly attuned to each other which carried them to a higher more intense…

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The Arch is Back!

Greg Flood from Friends of Wallingford Playfield delivered the happy news that the climbing arch that was removed from Wallingford Playfield earlier this year (The Case of the Missing Monkey Bars) is being reinstalled: Parks let us know that the arch climber at Wallingford Playfield would be installed sometime this week and, sure enough, Parks is out there today [Tuesday] reinstalling it.  Yippee.  The climber was a treasured feature of the playground and is just plain good exercise. Thanks, Parks, for…

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Big Fun For Everyone!

For those in the hood that haven’t heard the good news – Izilla Toys is here to stay! The Izilla family decided to make a permanent home in its Wallingford Center location. After a quick post-holiday remodel, they re-opened January 16th. You can sign up for the e-newsletter at www.izillatoys.com to get the inside scoop on news and events, as well as store discounts. This month, you'll find a 20% off coupon (we've included it below in case you want to…

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The Purple Prose or “The Violet Hour”

Polonius:  What do you read, my lord? Hamlet:  Words, words, words. Hamlet (II, ii, 191-192) Presuming that not all forms of entertainment suit all audiences, I have condensed my review of The Violet Hour, playing at the Bathhouse Theater from Jan 29 to Feb 21, into this handy summary. The Venue: Venture forth from Wallingford to our fair neighbor, Green Lake, and its modest but pleasant Bathhouse Theater located on the northwest-ish lake shore.  Enjoy the ample free parking and intimate…

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Flying Apron Bakery Cookbook

(In a rare turn, we're treated this week to a local cookbook review from the wonderful Mrs. Wallyhood.) I’m not a writer, I usually leave that up to Mr. Wallyhood. I’m not a professional chef, either, though I have had a few stints in kitchens. And I’m certainly not a book reviewer. But a health issue a few years ago did force me onto a gluten-free (and soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, you-name-it-free) diet. I tasted its challenges, its limitations, feeling left out,…

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