Restaurant: Troiani The best tag-team of Seattle restaurant owners converges here: restaurateur Paul Mackay and manager Rich Troiani. This is an Italian restaurant that understands the northwest with an innovative menu. The bar has the best turquoise hew backdrop; it's like speckled tile, where after gazing at it a while, you start to see patterns in it. Present this issue of Seattle Spin, and receive a complimentary appetizer with two entrees, one per table and once per person, valid until November 30th.
Art: Nov 4th, first Thursday, which means the Seattle art galleries change their exhibits, SAM is free, and everyone stays up a bit later on a school night. Seattle Chamber Music is playing at Torrefazione Italia Café in Pioneer Square, free. The Seattle Bicycle Club and the Mountaineers team up to present the Day of the Dead and Tapete Installation at SAM, also free. Howard House presents a solo exhibit by Alex Schweder.
Film: Toys in Babeland holds a release party for the new DVD, Sweet Moves, Nov 7th, 11 AM - noon, free. A new workout puts the fun back into sexercise. This is one of those gifts that keeps on giving.
Music: Music varies greatly, as well as your choices this week. Club Endfest, Nov 4th - 6th, cost varies. 9 shows over 6 clubs over 3 nights, presenting a potpourri of alternative music. Spoken Groove Concert at Woodinville Alliance Church, Nov 5th, 7 PM, free. Folk apostles presenting original, acoustical funk. Finally, Noise for the Needy, Nov 4th, $10, to benefit the Compass Center for the homeless, with some good local talent on stage.
Culture: Seattle Public Library, Literacy, English as a Second Language, and World Languages, Nov 6th, starts at 11 AM, free. Dances, music, demonstrations, and story readings throughout the day. Celebrate through the arts of different cultures. If you have not yet enjoyed the new downtown library, then this is your reason to go.
Clothing Sale: Goodwill Glitter Sale, Nov 6th, 9 AM, at the Goodwill at 1400 South Lane Street. What's more irritating, missing a great deal or hearing someone brag about the great deal she got? Here's your chance to come out on the good end and annoy someone else this time by getting last season's holiday glitz for a fraction of the price. Evening wear, tuxedos, and silk, satin, and sequined dresses; everything you need to turn heads. Words of advice: arrive early and wear bathing suits or leotards since dressing rooms are not available.
Charity Events: Follow your heart with your wallet. Northwest Folklife Benefit Auction, Nov 6th, $45, celebrating the Hmong New Year. Kindering Center Gala for infants and kids, Nov 6th, $150. Seattle Chinese Garden Soaring Dragon Celebration and Auction, Nov 7th, $150. If these events are a little pricey, then consider Soup Night, Nov 3rd, $15. Soup, wine, auction, and more. Enjoy the view of the Columbia Tower and help a worthy cause.
Organization: Cascade Juggler's Club, for jugglers of all skill levels. Start off with tennis balls and work up to chain saws. If you fumble, then your new nickname is Lefty.
Festival: Day of the Dead, Nov 5th, 7 PM, free. If you're unfamiliar with this Mexican celebration, it looks sort of spooky at first; however, it is not a morbid occasion, but a celebration of the deceased. Events include a procession, art show, music, and activities for the kids.
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Dining for a Dollar.
For less then the cost of parking,
you can get a little something delicious for your stomach, and we're not
talking 99 cent tacos:
Flying Fish serves oysters, four-for-a-dollar, 5-6 PM Monday through Thursday, in the bar during November. If oysters are your thing, then slap a ten dollar bill on the table and knock yourself out.
Cascadia cooks up miniburgers, 5-7 PM everyday in the lounge. About three of these make a regular burger. A great way to enjoy the ambiance in one of Seattle's top restaurants. As long as you're down there, tell head chef Kerry Sear to go get a haircut.
McCormick and Schmick's serves Irish Coffee, 10-10:30 PM, every night in the bar. They don't really promote this, but they should. Don't wait for the month of March to show your Irish.
