SeattleMeg August 10th, 2008
Our summer continues with a great lineup this coming week of fun treats. Let’s check out what’s happening around our hopping little town!
Mmmm, Salmon. Dinner and music AND the chance to experience another culture. The Leif Erikson Lodge of the Sons of Norway at 2245 N.W. 57th St. presents a wild salmon dinner followed by the Norwegian folkdancing group, Symra, on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the educational programs of Norsk Folkedans Stemne. Afterwards there is dancing for everyone. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children until Aug. 9. For more information or to purchase tickets call Karlyn Tomta, 772-4545.
Love to sing? The Northwest Chamber Chorus is holding auditions for their upcoming season. Aug. 13, 6 – 9 p.m. and Aug. 17, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. Experienced singers (all voices), by appointment. To schedule contact Betsy Brockman at nwcc@verizon.net or call 523-1196. The auditions will be at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church at 7500 Greenwood Ave. N.
This Thursday is the last one for the Summer Reading program at the Nordic Heritage Museum. Bring the kids to listen to an authentic Nordic tale, which will be followed by an easy take-home craft. It’s totally free, no reservations required. August 14th, 2-3pm. Don’t miss it!
The Blanket Bee for Kids gives you an opportunity to make a difference in the …
Cameron August 8th, 2008
If you’re walking down Market Street, and you pass a non-descript door with only the marking, “Live Girls!” posted to a sandwich board and a staircase leading to a dark basement, your better judgment might guide you to keep on walking. In most cases that’s usually a smart bet, but not this time.
Market Street (between Ballard Avenue and Leary Way) has been the home of the Live Girls! Theater since 2005, and has been dedicated to promoting local women playwrights, directors and artists ever since. Their goal is to “empower women artists to be leaders and provide the public with opportunities to see plays by women”, and that’s hot, because let’s face it, like in many other industries, women are severely underrepresented in theater. While there are many talented women playwrights out there, most produced plays are not by women. Live Girls! Theater helps bring the female perspective to the forefront.
As a small, fringe theater group, their company members commit to a year of supporting the Live Girls! mission by partaking in various aspects of administration and production. It’s entirely volunteer-operated, so let’s support our local Girls!– go to the next production or pony up some cash and be a sponsor.
Here’s what’s coming up next at the Live Girls! Theater:
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SeattleMeg August 6th, 2008
Well, this weekend is looking to be a scorcher! Whatever would there be to do that won’t sap your strength while you make sure to stay hydrated? I can think of a few things I may wish to attend…
Stand in the shade at the Ballard Locks (3015 N.W. 54th St.) on Saturday and enjoy cake! The Army Reserve’s citizen-soldiers are celebrating a century of service this year, and the regional headquarters in Seattle invites the public to help celebrate with festivities at the Hiram Chittenden Locks in Ballard this Saturday. The 70th Army Band and the 104th Division Band will provide a century’s worth of music from noon to 5pm, and Maj. Gen. Chris Ingram, commanding general of the Pacific Northwest’s 70th Regional Readiness Command headquartered nearby at Fort Lawton in Magnolia, will start serving cake at 3pm. He’ll also be reenlisting a few soldiers and distributing some awards. Plenty of fun for the whole family and a chance to appreciate those who serve! (And hey, free cake.)
The Greenwood Senior Center at 525 N. 85th St welcomes its Ballard neighbors to a yummy pancake breakfast on Saturday, August 9th! From 9 – 11 a.m., the men’s club is volunteering their cooking skills for this tasty morning of pancakes with all sorts of toppings, coffee, juice, and more. Open to all in the community. $5 member/$7 non-members.
The Loyal Heights Community Center wants to …
Annika August 3rd, 2008
It’s unfortunate that Ballard doesn’t have nearly the same amount of dessert places as it does pizza and pasta places and neighborhood bars. But the places to get dessert are great nonetheless.
For ice cream, try The Scoop at Walter’s ( 6408 32nd Ave NW). Their ice cream is probably some of the best ice cream I have tasted. My favorite is Lavendar Honey, but they have other chocolate and fruit flavors. The Scoop also has donuts and coffee. Beware, they do close up shop early at 7pm.
For cupcakes, try Cupcake Royale (2052 NW Market Street). They have everything from chocolate to peppermint to orange to red velvet. Cupcake Royale also has mini cupcakes for the kiddies, or if you just want a small treat. You can eat in or take out, and they have good coffee, too.
For frozen yogurt, try Mooberry ( 2019 NW Market St). Mooberry just opened up this spring and it is quite good. They have a variety of different flavors and add-ins.
For ice cream, try Little Coney (8003 Seaview Ave NW). Its a great little place to stop on your way to Golden Gardens to grab some ice cream or burgers.
Mmmm, Salmon. Dinner and music AND the chance to experience another culture. The Leif Erikson Lodge of the Sons of Norway at 2245 N.W. 57th St. presents a wild salmon dinner followed by the Norwegian folkdancing group, Symra, on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the educational programs of Norsk Folkedans Stemne. Afterwards there is dancing for everyone. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children until Aug. 9. For more information or to purchase tickets call Karlyn Tomta, 772-4545.
This Thursday is the last one for the Summer Reading program at the Nordic Heritage Museum. Bring the kids to listen to an authentic Nordic tale, which will be followed by an easy take-home craft. It’s totally free, no reservations required. August 14th, 2-3pm. Don’t miss it!
