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| Week of January 15 to January 21, 2007 |
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| Discussion: Pragmatic Consensus Panel , Jan 16th, free. They say a camel is a horse designed by the consensus of a committee. Yet, maybe consensus and committee isn't so bad; it produced the King James Bible and the US Constitution. A panel of experts discuss consensus, the pros and cons, and how to use it as a beneficial organizational and business tool. Of course, it's going to be ironic if the panel doesn't come to a consensus on the worthiness of consensus. Condo Preview: Decatur Grand Opening Gala , Jan 19th, free, but must RSVP. These condo openings are actually pretty swanky affairs, and best of all, it's a party with the food and drinks on someone else's dime. Their condo prices start in the $200's, which for Seattle, means affordable. They're actually rolling out a red carpet for this one. Family: Pacific Northwest Ballet Winterland Ball , $40+, Jan 28th, an event for parents (and grandparents) with their kids. Boy, this has gotta be kids at their peak cuteness. An event with dancing lessons, food, a silent auction, and appearances by PNB dancers. Like, how many times will you have a chance to dance with your own kid? Lecture: The Wisdom of Your Face , Jan 17th, free. Usually all a person can tell by someone else's face is their sun exposure and sunscreen usage. Here, they claim a Chinese method to face read into a person's history, thinking and feeling patterns, and of course, a method to dissolve potential barriers and align your own "life path." Hard to tell if there's something to this or just Eastern mysticism for the gullible. Activity: Paint Dancing, Jan 19th, $10 donation. The Mashed Potatoes outfit is moving beyond its regular Friday night open house. You paint and you dance, either separately or at the same time. Never thought those painter clothes would be seen out of the house, but here's an excuse to wear them. Paint your own little masterpiece for the 'fridge door. Exhibitions: Bellevue Bridal Show, Jan 20-21st, $12. 75,000 brides can't be wrong. It's a good show for the women, but any guy with sense should stay away from this cootie fest. * Also, Northwest Washington RV Show , Jan 18 - 21st, $8. Well, if the freedom of the road really beckons you, this could be one way to scratch that itch. Of course, you can always take the same money you'd spend on an RV and stay in nice hotels instead. Meetup: Mythogolical Faeries Alive and Well Meetup , Jan 21st, $10 suggested donation. Well, you really need to be a fairy, at least metaphorically, to make this one. One could think stereotypically that this gathering would be attended by a bunch of candy-asses, but they could beat you with their magic wands in retaliation. Health: How to Eliminate Sickness Seminar, Jan 20th, by donation, must RSVP. This is a pretty tall promise here. Not that it applies to this particular seminar, but sometimes those health gurus seem like they're some of the sickest people around. Anyway, if you go, be skeptical but not cynical. Film: American Blackout, Jan 19th, free, investigating the voter irregularities in Florida 2000 and Ohio 2004. This could well end up like Fahrenheit 911 . Given the weight of the subject and people's love of conspiracies, there's always going to be folks picking this scab. Look at how the Republications are still crying foul over Dino's election. Anyway, it's one more view on this entire debacle. Organization: Young President's Organization, young being for anyone under 45 with a business making a million in yearly sales. If you can get in, this is probably one of the top five networking groups in this area.
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Lousy Weather Restaurants: This has been the big topic of news and conversation this entire season. If you're tired of the weather and want a little escape to a restaurant with some comfort food, some options to consider:
Restaurants on the Water. It's a bit of a storm-watching activity, watching the bad weather on the outside while being snug and served on the inside. Salty's and Waterfront Pier 70 would be two prominent choices. BluWater in Kirkland is also a good choice for comfort food with a gourmet twist. Low Key: There's Le Pichet , a low-key French restaurant, which means they're not as pretentious and everything costs less. It's a tiny space, but they manage to transform it into cozy. Of course, they have a long wine list, including wine-by-the-glass options. * Also, Restaurant Zoe . This is a fine restaurant without being overpriced, and they always get kudos on service. * Also, Seattle's favorite serial restaurateur, Tom Douglas, has a new place, Serious Pie, the talent of Douglas's bakery applied to pizza. Dive Spots: The cool thing about dives is you never have to fret over how you're dressed or how you look. There's always Caffe Minnie's at the bottom of Queen Anne. It's not exactly super clean or super great, but they're open 24 hours a day, so you can get a decent meal at 2 AM while hanging with the professional drinkers ejected into the street and the Belltown punks who aren't going home yet. * Also, there's Five Point Cafe , another 24 hours spot, that has a rough-and-tumble atmosphere to it. It's kinda like having a gruff Aunt cook a meal for you who doesn't cook no pansy health food.
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