Exhibition: Vintage Bicycle Show hosted by Elliot Bay Bicycles, at the Sand Point Activity Center in the Viewridge Room at Magnuson Park, Nov 21st starting at 9 AM, $5 to attend. That old beater strewn about on the garage floor gathering cobwebs may actually have some life in it after attending this show. View old bicycles and then join the group for a ride.
Concerts: Symphony Soundtrack, Nov 19th, $25. Explore how music sets the emotional tone of the movie (just think of that creepy music in Jaws.) Proceeds benefit Children's Hospital, providing one more reason to go. Who Say's Love Isn't Dangerous, Nov 19th, $15. Featuring works by Franz Liszt, a 19th century composer, one of the most dramatic from the Romantic era of classical music.
Single's Activity: Playdate is hosting a new member dinner on Nov 18th, no cost to attend. Playdate is a new single's activity business. They organize the events and gather the singles together; you provide a little sense of adventure.
Theatre: Jesus Chirst Superstar, starting Nov 19th, $15. Go rock out with the Big Guy on a 60's vibe. Rap, Rock, and Rough Eagles, Nov 15th, free but reservations recommended. High school students perform a multimedia response to Our Town, followed by a discussion with rocker Dave Dederer (Presidents of the United States) and rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot (forever etched into pop-culture psyche with "Baby Got Back".) Kate and Isabel, northwest premier by the Seattle Shakespeare Company, starting Nov 19th, $7. A humorous play on the clashing of two fiercely dedicated women. Finally, consider Lobby Hero by Seattle Public Theater, Nov 15th, by donation. A security guard becomes entwined in a murder plot.
Festival: African Music and Dance Company, Nov 21st, $20. Celebrate 20 years of culture at the Odunde Festival, a celebration of life. African marketplace open and free during the day.
Opera: Young Artist Recital, Nov 17th, $10. The best of opera in a fun and light format. Opera can be intimidating for some, so this is a great way to dip your toe into the deep end of the pool.
Wine: French American Chamber of Commerce's 12th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Festival, Nov 19th, $125. Anything French nowadays seems to be tainted with political overtones from outstanding national differences. However, instead of being reminded of what divides us, start with what we have in common, and good wine is a great place to start! Hotel Vintage Park hosts Andrea Immer on Nov 15th, 5 PM, $10 at the door. Andrea is one of 13 female Master Sommeliers in the world, and author of 2005 Wine Buying Guide for Everyone. As long as you're interested in wine, sign-up for the Washington Wine Country Newsletter.
Outdoors: Thanks to Trees at Discovery Park, Nov 20th, free but pre-registration required. Go out on a limb, literally. Flying in-and-out of Seatac airport, it's amazing to eagle-eye this park and marvel at the size of its canopy of trees from the window. Now explore the trees from the ground.
Family Activity: Yulefest at Nordic Museum, Nov 20th - 21st. Food, drink, music, and crafts celebrating the holiday season; get a bonus history lesson at the museum while you're down there to boot! Have the kids construct some Christmas cards and send them out. Boy, that's gotta be cuter than a basket full of puppies.
Sports: The City of Renton is signing up co-ed Volleyball leagues and Men's basketball teams, to start playing in January. It's easy not to think of this now, but come the end of December, you'll be looking for a fun way to burn off those extra holiday calories. Request information from aminer@ci.renton.wa.us
Gathering: Professional Women of Color Holiday Showcase, Nov 19th, free to attend. Learn, network, and support businesses operated by women of color.
Organization: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society. It seems like everyone's first experience as is kid is the goldfish that ends up getting flushed. If you're over the trauma, then explore new options.
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| Dec 5th, 2005 Community Campaign Dinner. |
| Dec 12th, Jingle Bell Run |
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It's easy to do the big stuff when you're new in town: go to the top
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Now that you've been here for a couple of years, what are some of the
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Late-late night dinner at 13 Coins. The place for the after hours scene when you've had a long night, need to put some food in your stomach and then go crash. Go up to the counter and sit in those Texas-sized high back chairs, watch the cooks flip omelets and feel a glow of heat coming off those grilling steaks.
Late Night Catechism. The longest running play in Seattle. Catholic guilt is made fun. Go get your knuckles rapped by a ruler and laugh along with the sinners. Start with a benefit performance on Nov 18th, $50.
Lake Washington Cruise. Take a boat around the lake and gawk at the million dollar homes along the shores. Better than renting a boat, get a friend who has a boat to take you around instead. If you're out of luck, then check out Argosy or Waterway cruises.
