Cameron March 5th, 2009
Nothing in the history of the world is more amazing than Leslie and the Lys. And I don’t know about you, but I am ready to be a part of history and witness the bedazzling debauchery. This is not a joke. The sparkly sensation will grace our humble community to perform in all her fabulousity at MOE Bar, Monday, March 30th. Tickets are available at www.ticketwest.com, MOe Bar, Rudy’s Barber Shop and select QFCs, or call by phone: 1-800-992-8499.
Cameron December 15th, 2008
Check out Holiday Bizarre: A Jewish Christmas coming up at the Tractor Tavern tonight and tomorrow. This original musical play follows the adventures of the three Wiseman law firm representatives – Goldberg, Frankenstein and Murray – as they investigate the hidden identity of the biological father of the baby Jesus. Joseph claims that he has never made love to his own wife, and Mary says that her child is the Son of God, but it seems that God is not the only one that has “known” Mary in this Jewish retelling of the Christmas story. The Easter Bunny, The Pope, Santa Claus and the Ghosts of Christmas past and future are only some of the other characters that participate in this mile-a-minute farce featuring original music, a three-humped camel and lots of hats. Sponsored by our Jewish buds at Jconnect.
The Tractor Tavern
Tue, December 16th at 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Wed, December 17th at 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
5213 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 789-3599
Alyssa December 8th, 2008
You’re invited to Miro Tea (5405 Ballard Ave NW) for their December Art Walk Benefit on Saturday, Dec. 13th, from 6-10pm.
To support local homeless youth, Miro Tea is raising money and collecting supplies for U-District Youth Center and YouthCare Orion Center.
The Charity Drive Supply List includes:
gift cards for food, clothing, shoes and entertainment
haircut vouchers
CD players
big back packs
bus tickets
journals
digital alarm clocks
flashlights
batteries
blankets
travel size hygiene products
While there, meet 7 artists showing at Miro who are donating 7% of sales to the cause.
Live music provided by Julie Massey, Give it to me Rusty, and more.
Cameron November 7th, 2008
November Art Walk is tomorrow, November 8, 6-9pm. Here are the happs:
Reception, BallardWorks (Artist Workspace):
November 2007
Artists’ reception Saturday, November 10, 6-9PM with music by Paul Fowler and son, cellist and music teacher at Van Asselt School, Seattle.
BallardWorks Art Exhibit: “Affinities: Space & Structure”
An exhibition of artists engaged in painting with the encaustic medium is curated by Joan Stuart Ross & Jay Lazerwitz. Each artist’s work displays a unique discovery of this tactile medium, yet thematic concerns of dimension, depth and form connect them.
New York Fashion Academy Auction:
You’re invited to NYFA’s fourth annual Silent Auction fund raiser, taking place this Saturday, November 8th from 6-10 PM, with bidding ending at 9:30 PM. We have donations from local businesses and artists -coffee, gift cards, paintings, pictures, art objects, clothing, gift certificates, accessories, fine wine and port, restaurants, local events and more; all suitable for gifting. 100% of the auction proceeds support the academy student’s upcoming runway fashion show, Prima La Luce: “First Light” which will take place on April 11th, 2009. Complimentary sips and bites.
Phinney Neighborhood Association Winter Beer Taste
(yes, I know, NOT Ballard, or Art-Walk, whateves)
Enjoy ten tastes from 27 …
BallardGuy September 12th, 2008
Come celebrate fifty years of academic excellence at North Beach Elementary! The event program features the Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, Maria Goodloe-Johnson, alumni reflections, time capsule, and student performances. The afternoon features tours of the school, student artwork, commemorative displays and slide shows. They will also have bouncies for the kids, live music (Recess Monkeys), food and much more. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet up with old classmates and teachers — please help spread the word!
North Beach Elementary 50th Anniversary Celebration
North Beach Elementary
9018 24th Avenue NW
252-1510
Saturday, September 20, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Program at 11:30 a.m.
Kendra August 24th, 2008
So what’s the connection between Coldplay and eighty year olds? Read on to find out…
Seattle is a fairly youthful city full of single hipsters. When I first visited Ballard, even before I moved to Washington state, the joke was that the drivers were so bad as it was a neighborhood of old people who could barely see over their steering wheels. Their cars would inevitably have bumper stickers such as “Honk if you’re Norwegian.” These old folks would populate the Eagles Club on 24th Street or the Leif Erickson Hall by the old QFC. These were people who had grown up in the area and purchased their cottages and craftsman houses for prices that make present day buyers cry. Ten years ago Ballard was far from hip. However, there was something about it that charmed me, I kind of liked the fact that the streets were full of the elderly, to me it was like having a whole neighborhood of grandparents. However, I didn’t always feel so drawn to the elderly.
When I was a little girl my grandmother, though she was old herself, used to take me along during her volunteer visits to nursing homes. I fully admit to being terrified, as I was too young to understand what I was seeing. The old people some of …
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 July 2nd, 2008
Forget joining the insane crowds at the Needle or Gasworks Park, stumbling over drunks, and a 2-hour snarl of traffic once it’s over. Stay here and plan your holiday weekend!
Start your day by joing other summer beach naturalists at Carkeek Park to learn about the beach, what lives and grows there, and what washes up. Enjoy nature and learn a little about your local beach. Make sure to wear good sunscreen for the glint off the waters! (I personally love wading in my Crocs; the waves go right through the holes.)
Enjoy a free concert at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks after lunch. The Seattle Civic Band entertains you on the 4th from 2-3pm with patriotic and marching music. Come early to grab a seat or bring your own lawn/folding chair.
At 6pm, you can while away the hours until right before sundown at the Ballard Jam House, 1707 NW Market Street. Playing on the 4th will be the Welch/Stickney Ensemble (Modern original jazz). The best thing about this set is that it’s also a relief fundraiser for a cyclone in Myanmar/Burma! No cover charge, but donations are highly encouraged and all proceeds go to the International Burmese Monks organization for those affected.
Head home just before sunset and watch fireworks from the best seat in the house – your own TV with your friends. Share nibbles and drink responsibly as you get the best view of both the …
Cameron June 30th, 2008
Ska, soul and rock and roll are brewing in the streets of both Ballard and Georgetown. Get Down Moses (already awesome for naming itself after the Joe Strummer & Mescaleros song on the Streetcore album), is no stranger to Ballard. After playing just two and a half weeks ago at the Tractor Tavern, GDM will revisit our humble home, July 5th at the Bit Saloon. Cough up just $5 and spend your hangover with GDM. You can preview their music at www.myspace.com/getdownmoses. I recommend “Sodo”, a Sublime/Operation Ivy beckoning anthem (with extra heavy organ jams) to Seattle’s gritty industrial district, Georgetown, “where the trains and the beggars meet.”
Following the 5th of July, the Georgetown Orbits, a more traditional, straight up Reggae influenced band, will open for the legendary Skatalites on the 9th at Nectar Lounge (not Ballard, sorry). Here’s your chance to witness one of Jamaica’s earliest reggae pioneers and one of Seattle’s own torch carriers. You’re welcome.
Ben May 2nd, 2008
Good Ballardites! Local radio station KEXP, is bringing it’s broadcasting prowess to the Ballard neighborhood for a full day of musical goodness this Friday, May 9.
All things 90.3 have designed the hostile takeover of Ballard today in celebration of Ballard being crowned winner of KEXP’s Hood to Hood Challenge. The station holds an annual Spring pledge drive which creates one of the largest portions of funding. It has become habit over the last three years, in an effort to promote local funding to create some good ol’ completion among the Seattle neighborhoods. Ballard has championed the last two years.
This years events will take place at a variety of locations beginning with John Richards broadcasting live at 6 a.m from Cupcake Royale/Vérité Coffee and moving to Sonic Boom Records, across the street, where Cheryl Waters will take over at 10 a.m. and eventually Kevin Cole will man the mic from 2 p.m. till 6 p.m. Musical guests will be on hand for live performances. Common Market and Arthur & Yu will be performing during Richards broadcast; Throw Me the Statue, Mochipet and Man Plus will be performing for Waters and the Sonic Boom crowd; and Velella Vellela and Cloud Cult will be live during Cole’s show.
The party doesn’t stop after 6 pm either. Neighborhood pubs will also be taking part, hosting several parties. From Portalis to Hatties Hat, drink specials and other KEXP DJ’s will be spinning until late into …
Nothing in the history of the world is more amazing than Leslie and the Lys. And I don’t know about you, but I am ready to be a part of history and witness the bedazzling debauchery. This is not a joke. The sparkly sensation will grace our humble community to perform in all her fabulousity at MOE Bar, Monday, March 30th. Tickets are available at www.ticketwest.com, MOe Bar, Rudy’s Barber Shop and select QFCs, or call by phone: 1-800-992-8499. 
