Did you ever have one of those weekends where you felt like you needed another weekend just to recover? That was my past weekend. Most of the chaos revolved around partially renovating our kitchen to make way for some new appliances; but somehow, I also foolishly talked myself into running the Mercer Island Half Marathon on Sunday. By the time Sunday evening rolled around, I was too spent to do anything about supper. Then I remembered that St. Benedict School was…
Ever have one of those days where it feels like things are falling apart and you can't keep it together? Wouldn't it be nice to take all those broken pieces and arrange them into a lovely and meaningful work of art? Such is the concept behind Seattle Mosaic Arts, a studio on 46th between Stone and Interlake filled with rows and rows of jars of broken glass in intriguing colors, shapes and textures. You begin by laying out the pieces on…
Saturday Night the Space Needle will go dark along with hundreds (thousands?) of businesses and homes across Seattle. Why? It's Earth Hour! Earth Hour is a call to action on climage change, supported by the World Wildlife Fund. The movement started in Sydney in 2007 and has grown exponentially ever since. So don't be wiggin' out when millions and millions of people around the planet shut off non-essential lights from 8:30-9:30pm Saturday (local time). In case it's been a while, here are some things you can do…
Don’t you love it when life gives you second chances? Seattle Tilth held an Early Season Edible Plant Sale last weekend at Magnuson Park. After all the standard weekend errands, I looked at my watch around 2:30 and thought, “YIKES! I’d better get over to the Tilth sale before all my favorite early spring veggies are gone . . .” Before I threw the little red wagon into the car, I hopped on the web to check the location. Wouldn't you…
If you're interested in doing some paddling close to home, My Green Lake let us know that the Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club is having a pancake breakfast and open house this Saturday over at the Green Lake boat house. See My Green Lake's story for the scoop.
Amazon.com Widgets Kara C., president of the Wallingford Chamber of Commerce and purveyor of the odd at Not a Number, writes: Not A Number Cards & Gifts will be a local participant in this weekend's MoveOn.org national screening: Michael Moore's documentary about the financial crisis, "Capitalism: A Love Story". It's this Sun. March 28, 6 pm at Not A Number, 1905 N 45th between the Guild 45th and Wallingford Center. Well-behaved dogs welcome! The movie is more relevant than ever after…
Did you know that one of our most committed neighborhood baristas is also a virtuoso? Josh Bates, a long time Essential Baking Co. barista and assistant manager, is also a founder of one of the hippest indie rock bands out there, The Yes Pleases. Give them a listen! The Yes Pleases, along with several other local bands, have put together an MS benefit show that will be taking place at Nectar Lounge in Fremont. Go check them out tonight starting at…