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Today's the day, or the night of course.

This is a chance for neighbors, home owners and tenants alike, to participate in Night Out.

I recall when I rented an art studio in Ballard and was included in the amazing Night Out barbecue. Ah, the delight of the neighborhood kids when the firefighters arrived who let them climb onto their truck!

Night Out is a national ...

I'm always a little miffed by first time events that are immediately called: 1st Annual, but hey, at least you know the organizers have the future in mind. In this case I'm all for repetition:

Chef Micah Windham will prepare fresh vegetables grown by Washington farmers for a first time (but promised to be repeated) Dinner Party at Mona's Bistro and Lounge.

When: August 18, ...

Hot Stuff

You can bet your gumboots or galoshes that tickets to the 2007 WSCFF Burn Foundation Fundraiser will be sold out quickly.

Visit the Foundation's web site to see the pics on the 2007 calendar order 2005 All Star and 2006 Calendars.
Find out where you can go to get your calendars autographed!

When: Thursday August 9, 8 p.m.
Where: Hotel Deca 4507 ...

Only in Seattle?

Are you visiting Seattle with your best friend, or do you live in the city and own a water loving pooch?
Your favorite furry friend is in for an aquatic experience you're unlikely to forget.

Dunkin' Doggies: Dog Swim
Saturday August 11, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Helene Madison Pool, 13401 Madison Avenue N.

After the pooches' puddling, the pool is going to be closed through August 19 for preventive maintenance.

Guidelines:

$10 ...

I envy Portland.  No sales tax to pay, prettier ocean beaches, light rail and even a TRAM!  They removed a freeway to create RiverFront Park and they have a local blues music scene we just can't get enough of.  Witness, Duffy Bishop and her band knocking the socks off the ecclectic, all age crowd at the Ballard Sea Food Fest last July 28.  Duffy ...

The Three Lions Pub features:

- Live Music on Saturday nights!
-Top-notch Fish N Chips, Bangers & Mash and Pub Favorites
- Huge beer selection
- Friendly, prompt service
- Nicely located in downtown Redmond

The British Pantry:

Has been in the same location for 23 years and has expanded four times.  They carry many gifts and treasures including teas and bone-china tea cups, popular British foods hard to find in the U.S.

Bakery:
With beloved baked goods and ...

This is a past tense review.  But I must say those of us who attended Buckwheat (Stanley Dural Jr's) Zyedeco this July 12 at The Triple Door will never be the same.

The music is infectious, intoxicating, toe-tapping, sing along, gyrating, down-home Louisiana Cajun fun.

I've described the Triple Door at 2nd & Union as "Heaven's Waiting Room."  Lord, I'm ready to go!

The band was tight, the audience dancing was a sight ...

Two years ago on my birthday, I was lucky enough to have a front row seat to see the legendary, iconic, one of a kind, Eartha Kitt at Jazz Alley.  As we entered, the maitre'd said Ms. Kitt preferred having men close to the stage.  I'll never forget her in her long flowing form fitting gown, heels and the dips she made.  Not bad for a septagenarian.  One of her numbers ...

Your Guide to Summer Fun in Downtown Seattle

From live music when you're Out to Lunch (sorry that's what it's called) to a visit to one of Seattle Center City Parks, there's something special to do or be had downtown Seattle this summer.

Starting in August you can expect all kinds of inspiring events around the Sculpture Exhibition

First Thursdays bring music to Occidental ...

Head for West Seattle for a vibrant Summerfest street event. Last night Beau and I worked up an appetite at Pegasus, one of our favorite second hand book stores. Fred, the owner had lowered the price of the front-of-the-store-stacks to 50 cents a book, for the benefit of the Summerfest visitors. Pegasus is smack next door to Easy Street Records Cafe (where ...