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Seattle is fairly dull architecturally. So it was a more than welcome surprise to see our old...
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Seattle is fairly dull architecturally. So it was a more than welcome surprise to see our old concrete box of a library replaced with the beautiful, modern new Rem Koolhas designed work of art. The building is fun and interesting to explore. Rooms and corridors, even the restrooms, are filled with color and shape and light. The entire building showers visitors with light and airy views of downtown and the sound. Plus, it will make your kids think the library is the coolest place to be.
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Leschi Market
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Grocery Stores
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 322-0700
Having moved to the neighbourhood 2 years ago, we were pleasantly surprised to find a traditional...
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Having moved to the neighbourhood 2 years ago, we were pleasantly surprised to find a traditional family store still around, surviving the pressure of those big, out of town conglomerate. Despite relatively limited space their selections are amazing and more than satisfy daily basic needs. their meat and wine departments are impressive and commendable. Here is to many more years of success!
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I recently had the pleasure to visit Jazz Alley to hear Stanly Jordan play a solo set.
Jazz...
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I recently had the pleasure to visit Jazz Alley to hear Stanly Jordan play a solo set.
Jazz Alley is probably one of the best all jazz venues I have ever set foot into. The entry fee is very affordable (most shows range $20-$30). I have seen the same artists play at Blues Alley in Washington DC for 3 times the price.
Reservations are recommended in advance although walk ins are welcome due to availability. Reservations can be made by phone, on line, or tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster (although not recommended due to outrageous ticketmaster fees).
The sound in this place is fantastic and there seems to be not a bad seat in the house.
The food is ok and overpriced but to be expected for this type of venue. The drinks are reasonably priced and a limited scotch list is available.
If you are a looking for a place to see a great jazz show, Jazz Alley truly is the premier venue for jazz in the Pacific Northwest.
See you all at the Ahmad Jamal show.
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Mountaineers
Category:
Environmental Groups
300 3rd Ave W
Seattle,
Washington 98119
(206) 284-6310
this local organization and book publisher offers classes and activities like hikes and cross...
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this local organization and book publisher offers classes and activities like hikes and cross country ski trips. check out their web site www.mountaineers.org for details. hiking is such a great vehicle for good conversations, if this is an interest area you might meet some friends with similar intersts here.
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If you're dying to get out in the water but can't afford a boat, the Center For Wooden Boats is...
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If you're dying to get out in the water but can't afford a boat, the Center For Wooden Boats is the best way to go. Take advantage of one of Seattle's best features: Lake Union. Rent a rowboat or a sailboat, or sign up for a lesson. If you've ever wanted to sail a classic gaff rigged boat, here's your chance! All the money you spend goes to sustaining this classic boating museum and providing boating programs to underprivileged kids. This is one of the few places in Seattle that offers sailing lessons one-on-one with instructors - and the price is about the same as if you were in a big group setting.
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Northwest Harvest
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Food Banks & Services
711 Cherry St
Seattle,
Washington 98104
(206) 625-0755
I definitely appreciate what NW Harvest does. They are a valuable asset to our community and are...
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I definitely appreciate what NW Harvest does. They are a valuable asset to our community and are an overall great group to work with. I’ve seen the impact that they can have on people’s lives and it is amazing what a little goodwill can do to help a family. If you ever have a chance, donate to the cause, or even volunteer to help.
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Seattle Tennis Club
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Tennis Clubs
922 McGilvra Blvd E
Seattle,
Washington 98112
(206) 324-3200
It is a terrific place if you can get in as there is literally a decade long wait list:-) or more...
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It is a terrific place if you can get in as there is literally a decade long wait list:-) or more important know folks who are members. They have really renovated the place over the last twenty years. It is a private club, so it is invite only, but the Olympic size pool is heated in the winter. The hot tub is great. They have a couple of restaurants and of course a mountain of tennis courts.
The big event is of course the tournament every summer. Since tennis whites are required, it looks like Wimbleton in the days of old rather than today's Opens that are more like grungefests imho.
Altogether the lawn dinners are wonderful. What relaxed country lifestyle should be like minutes from Seatt.e
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Nows the time to pull out that old bike and start riding! It's great exercise and cheaper then...
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Nows the time to pull out that old bike and start riding! It's great exercise and cheaper then sitting in traffic and burning fuel. For local news on Bike to Work Month and a current listing of all cycling related news here in the NW, check out the largest bicycle club in the nation, Cascade Bicycle Club. http://www.cascade.org/Home/ This non-profit organization has been around for over 30 years and puts on many popular local events like the STP, Flying Wheels, RSVP and more. Free daily rides are available all over the city and Cascade's own education foundation teaches cycling skills and safety through various classes, some of which are located at their club house just off the Burke Gilman trail at Magnuson Park.
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Ruins the
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Foundations, Clubs, Associations, Etc
570 Roy St
Seattle,
Washington 98109
(206) 285-7846
One of the first things that people notice about the Ruins is that it's hard to notice it; it has...
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One of the first things that people notice about the Ruins is that it's hard to notice it; it has kind of an ugly, ordinary exterior. Open the door and walk in, and you will find increasing opulence. It's a private club, so if you happen to have some wine stored there, I've heard that you can legally drink it after 2:AM. The food is as fabulous as the service. NO, I cannot get you in!
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My wife and I took classes at the Seattle Academy of Fine Art two years ago. They have an...
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My wife and I took classes at the Seattle Academy of Fine Art two years ago. They have an outstanding program, with an emphasis on realism. You will learn how to "see" in a new way and how to tranform what you are seeing into visually recognizable drawings of great detail.
Margaret Davidson taught the beginning drawing classes we took - she was wonderful. You'll also find a class full of dedicated and motivated students who are a pleasure to be with.
The school's web site is:
http://www.seattlefineart.org/
For a sample of what I learned in "Foundation I" drawing class, see my web site:
http://mckoss.com/drawing/foundation1.htm
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