Argosy officially opened their Christmas Ship season with a visit to Gas Works Park on Dec 1st. Now the Christmas Ship will be back to serenade us during the Argosy Grand Finale on Thursday, December 23rd. You'll be able to hear the Seattle Girls' Choir Prime Voce from the shores of Gas Works Park from 9:45pm - 10:05pm. Or listen in from one of the Argosy boats. Or from a kayak festooned with colorful strings of lights. Whatever makes you happy.…
Usually, when we talk about "our neighbor" here on Wallyhood, it's in a general sense: we're all neighbors, right? Well, it's a pleasure to welcome our newest Wallyhood sponsor, a neighbor in the stricter geographic sense: Lesli Dalaba lives next door. We remember some years ago, our new housemate Rob peering out the window and remarking that his acupuncture teacher was walking in next door. Sure she is, she lives there! At the time, she was practicing at the Neighborhood Acupuncture…
On his way to a party or special occasion? "No, it's just a hat." "Home of the Velvet Foam". A sign of change on the former Money Store site. Going to have to pass on this one. Mini-Stonehenge.
If you're thinking about enjoying an evening out on Christmas Eve or New Years Eve, then you'll want to consider making your reservations at Tilth (1411 N. 45th Street), where Owner/Chef Maria Hines and Chef de Cuisine Jason Brzowzy have planned a sumptuous four-course holiday tasting menu. The menu is the same for either evening and there are three options for each course offered: First Course Taylor Shellfish Oysters: champagne mignonette, mint, apple Celery Root Soup: celery heart, celery leaves, perigord…
Last month, we ran a festering pit update, thanks to reader Darcey, who tipped us off to a renewed permit for the hole at 3920 Stone Way N. When we spoke to Scott Brewer, Director of Construction at Redimensions, he told us that it was simply a permit renewal, and that the property's future was still uncertain, given the financing issues involved with it. This morning, the Seattle Times reported that Redimensions (referring to the company as an affiliate for Prescott…
And before you ask, no, we are not sponsored by Monsanto. Anyhoo... it's the weekend again. Time to have some fun: Friday: Jazz trombonist Julian Priester. Concert is at 8pm, $5 - $15 sliding scale at the Good Shepherd Center Chapel Performance Space. Santa arrives at Wallingford Center's Mud Puddle Club for a weekend of portrait sitting with your kiddoes. Learn more here. Santa's hours are 4pm-8pm Friday, 10am-7pm Saturday, and 11am-6pm Sunday. Ho ho ho! Saturday: Operation School Bell benefit…
Despite the rainy, messy evening, Wide World Books and Maps was packed last night with people to see Nancy Pearl, who was charming and highly entertaining. Well, if you missed the reading, but are hoping to pick up a copy of Book Lust To Go, there are still plenty of signed copies available for sale at Wide World Books and Maps. We also purchased a signed copy last night to give away to one of our readers. To be eligible to…