Driving through Seattle neighborhood holiday light displays is one of the easiest, cheapest and most fun ways to “get in the spirit.” When my kids were at home, every year we went out looking at lights on Christmas Eve. We would listen to Christmas music on the radio and snack on popcorn and goodies in […]
The area where Portland started in Old Town and Old Town Chinatown is just as vital today as some 100 years ago. It is home to some of the city’s most beloved attractions, nightlife options and art galleries. MUST-SEES Constructed of materials shipped directly from Suzhou, China, Lan Su Chinese Garden is considered one of the most […]
Dim Sum is has long been a Chinese restaurant favorite, whether for take-out or eat in. In her new book “Dumplings All Day Wong” author Lee Anne Wong provides the basics of creating Asian dumplings as a snack, appetizer or entrée. Wong includes chapters which cover choosing the right dough and folding techniques, as well […]
Wild berries are abundant throughout the Pacific Northwest. In their book “Wild Berries of Washington and Oregon,” T. Abe Lloyd and Fiona Hamersley Chambers tell you where and how to find wild berries, when they are in season, and how best to enjoy them. Lloyd and Chambers describe 200 berries and berry-like fruits, from the […]
If you are looking for the perfect post-Valentine’s Day activity for your dinosaur-adoring kids or grandkids, please consider a big day downtown to attend STG (Seattle Theatre Group) Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Live! Buddy’s Big Adventure at The Paramount Theatre on February 15, 2015. It sounds like a wonderful ride. Here is how event is described: Come […]
What is Wintergrass? Wintergrass is a family-friendly Bluegrass music festival, with concerts and dances at 4 different stages. There are also music education programs for kids and adults, workshops, impromptu jams, and a chance to see and hear some great music. Where is Wintergrass being held? Wintergrass takes place at Hyatt Regency Hotel located at […]
Whether you’re “flying solo,” out with friends, or looking to make a memory with your sweetie, the Market Theater has the perfect Valentine’s Day treat for anyone who loves to laugh. Explore the passions of the holiday through comedy improv and watch as veteran improvisers take on love, lust, and everything in between using stories […]
Books – Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Powell’s World of Books in Portland has “kajillions” of books, but one that’s getting talked about a lot these days is Emily St. John Mandel’s “Station Eleven.” Here is a note from Lizzy, who picks this book as a winner. Staff Pick Station Eleven has that […]
Music lovers, don’t forget that the Eastside offers numerous venues where wonderful music is orchestrated every weekend. Here are just two artists who will perform this winter at the Kirkland Performance Center in Kirkland, Washington. New West Guitar Group: Big City Saturday, February 21, 2015, 8:00PM All Seats: $25 Influenced by jazz, blues, rock, folk, […]
Seattle Asian film Fest runs Feb. 12-15, 2015 The Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF) showcases feature-length and short format films by and about Asian Americans across North America, with an emphasis on filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest. Our next festival will take place in February 2015. SAAFF is the only film festival in Seattle […]
