Seattle Spin: What's Happening this Week
Restaurant: Rover's.  A time-tested choice consistently producing great meals since '87, so sometimes its easy for this noteworthy restaurant to slip from active memory.  French food served with top flavors and presentation in Seattle.  The a la carte selections carved out of the prix fixe menu inspires some and confuses others, so don't hesitate to ask questions.  Lastly, in a town full of wine options, their wine list still stands out.  Since the food is the event, Rover's is best savored when you're not pressed for time, combined with the joy of celebrating some grand moment in your life.

Party: If you're hankering to wear a kilt, check out St. Andrew Society of Seattle Tartan Celebration, April 9th, $20.  The Scottish heritage celebrated through song and dance in a family-friendly show.  If nothing else, it's an opportunity to practice your Scottish accent.  ۰  Else, Kilt and Mini Bash, May 14th, $29.  Even though this party is over a month away, it sells out early.  One of the best parties of the year in this town.  Lots of good looking people wearing attractive outfits, and no matter your gender, a chance to show off your legs.

Theater: Othello at Seattle Shakespeare Company, April 7th - May 1st, $26.  One of the sharpest works demonstrating the interplay of love and jealousy.  The human themes ring just as strongly today.  ۰  Else, Giant at Book-It Theater, April 8th - May 1st, $15+.  Everything is bigger in Texas: the money, the egos, the hair, and their relationships.  Go see a story capturing the unique character of the Lone Star state.  ۰  Finally, The Wall, April 7th - 22nd, all shows are pay-what-you-can.  A story about the echoes of service in war across a family generation. 

Show: Academy of Burlesque Graduation Recital, April 9th, $10.  Tassels for graduation take on new meaning here.  This is better than cleavage overflowing a Wonder Bra.  Be amused, teased, and titillated.  Remember, burlesque is raunchy, but not sleazy, so you'll leave red-faced but not offended.

Music: City Hall Lunchtime Concerts, April 7th (and 21st), free.  If you work downtown, this becomes a nice little diversion during the weekday.  Go bebop with the mayor.  ۰  Else, Valaam Ensemble, April 8th, 8 PM, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, by donation.  Music straight from halfway around the globe into your lobe.

Fashion: NW Prom Show, April 9th, $7.  See what's latest and greatest on the prom scene.  Whatever dress you're wearing, you'll be saving the photos for the rest of your life, so make it good.  ۰   Else, Cruising into Spring, April 9th, $20, by FAME Church.  A fashion show and luncheon fundraiser.  When the good May weather comes, be ready to wear your favorite floral prints.

Benefits: An Evening with Ernestine Anderson at the Museum of Flight, April 9th, $25.  Spicy jazz against the backdrop of fighter aircraft and jets seems like a pretty good combo.  ۰   Else, Bonni Suval of Fear of Dolls fundraiser at Chop Suey, April 5th, $6.  An aggressive four bands lineup plus a small auction.  So get this: the leader singer, Bonni Suval from Fear of Dolls, is playing at a show at Chop Suey last month.  She walks out the club, gets struck by a hit-and-run driver, and is now in the hospital without insurance.  Good karma practically mandates the club throwing a fundraiser for her, so go support the cause.

Conference: Society for Ecological Restoration Sustainability and Restoration Conference, April 4th - 8th, cost varies.  We're all very aware of themes of lessoning our impact on our environment.  Here's a conference taking the next step forward, actively implementing society's good wish.

Club: Trinity Club Opening, April 9th, free, if you sign up on the guest list.  Grand opening party.  Every club is the "It" place after it opens for the first month, so go bask in their aura while it lasts.  Since it's the grand opening, count on a big splash.  Nine DJs take the club until 5 AM, so make sure you get in a nap beforehand.

Family: Baby and Family Event, April 10th, free.  New parents = new worries.  Expert resources for parents; fun for kids - everybody wins outta this deal.  ۰  Else, Boys & Girls Club at Wallingford celebrates phase one renovation, April 7th, 3:30 - 5:30 PM, free.  See the new renovation, play around, and learn about plans for the future.

Lecture: Craig Van Hoy, April 6th, 6:30 PM, at REI, free.  The man who climbed the highest peaks on each of the seven continents details his adventures.  Feel the climber high the easy way.  Sponsored by the American Lung Association, call 800.732.9339 for details.

Organization: Love Lounge, for women exploring their sexuality, with or without the benefit of men.  Horny single guys need not bother.

 Working Cats:  Pet some kitties during your next bookstore browse.  What seems like the better option: going to a big bookstore with bland personality serving $4 lattés from in-house Starbucks, or going to a neighborhood store with character and purr-sonality?

Twice Sold Tales on Capital Hill The funk and groove of Capital Hill in a large store with lots of cats.  Good chance of finding that out-of-print book here.  The cats get a little grumpy if overwhelmed with too much petting, so don't be surprised to see some tucked into a corner.

Ophelia's Books in Fremont.  A smaller store with the quirky vibe of Fremont.  Mostly friendly cats, some not.  Very smart staff on-hand who love to talk about books, which actually comes in pretty handy.

Twice Sold Tales in University.  A good size store reflecting the influence of that big school next door.  Lots of kitties curled up around the books, just make sure none of them get out when you open the door.

 

 
 

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