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1. Frye Art Museum
I finally made my first foray to the Frye today. I can't believe it took me this long since it's been on my list for several years and it's FREE.
I will be honest and say that I would have been disappointed if I'd paid to see this museum. It's small…More »
2. History Ink
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 447-8140
Categories:
Community Service/Non-Profit,
Education
Neighbourhood: Downtown
History Ink is an awesome Seattle - based nonprofit. History Ink was formed by local celebrity Walt Crowley and his graphic designer wife Marie McCaffrey in 1997 to "undertake innovative approaches to historical research, education, and publishing."…More »
3. Paramount Theatre
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 682-1414
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Went to see Black Keys last night and realized they pipe the show into the bathroom so you don't miss a thing. For this and all my great experiences, I am adding the 5th Star.
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5/13/2009
My dream of seeing a non-musical act at the Paramount came true! (Well, sorta)
First, my former… Read more »
4. Narboo
Be sure to get some narboo action while we move from summer to fall!
Check out the group show "Raw", featuring art, music and fashion on Fri Sept 15. The show is at imusic, across from the EMP:
332 5th Avenue, 98109
Then snap up some art at The Piranha…More »
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2/3/2011
Narboo is out and about, and more than ever!
First, check out his paintings at BaBaLouise salon in… Read more »
5. The Elliott Bay Book Company
I'm really glad Elliott Bay was able to relocate and didn't have to close its doors forever. I spent about 20 minutes in the new Capt Hill location last week. It was bright and airy and smelled of freshly cut wood and (inexplicably) baking bread.…More »
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8/25/2008
This is a fantastic bookstore and I am so glad to see it thriving when Borders and Barnes&Noble lurk… Read more »
6. Laurelhurst Theater
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 232-5511
Category:
Cinema
Neighbourhoods: Northeast Portland, Kerns
This one's for you Corey G:
What a bummer that this theater is in PDX and not SEA. Grumble grumble bitch and moan. I rarely go out to see a movie cause it's so damn expensive. But for the cost of a movie in downtown Seattle, Laurelhurst will treat…More »
7. Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 696-6000
Category:
Colleges & Universities
Neighbourhood: Mac-Groveland
This review of Macalester College is inspired by my recent trip back home for my 10 year college reunion. I started going to Macalester in junior high. My best friend's dad was a theatre prof and we hung out on campus all the time. Then in high…More »
8. Mercer Street Books
Mercer Street Books is the cute little bookstore that rose from the ashes of Twice Sold Tales. This is where I usually stop when I don't want to buy a brand new book for book club and I'd like to go local (instead of amazon). I've never actually…More »
9. Real Change
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 441-3247
Categories:
Print Media,
Community Service/Non-Profit
Neighbourhood: Pioneer Square
"Target poverty, not the poor"
America likes to declare war against anything we are having trouble with. It's easier to punish people than come up with solutions that get at the root of the problem. Fining and jailing people will never end…More »
10. Urban Craft Uprising
Seattle, WA 98127
Categories:
Arts & Crafts,
Community Service/Non-Profit
The (winter) UCU is really growing. The north end of the hall used to be empty but the past couple times we've gone there are now vendors set up in there as well. There are more food vendors too; yesterday we ate some decent tamales. There was…More »
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12/6/2009
I went to the Urban Craft Uprising over the summer and again yesterday. It's awesome to go to one… Read more »
11. Seattle Public Library
So before I talk about the things I like, I'm going to make myself unpopular and declare that I am not a fan of the architecture of the Central Public Library. For one, it's just not that cute. (Though I do appreciate the fact that it's sorta…More »
12. Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium isn't the biggest or best aquarium ever and probably should be better given that we are a city on the water. But I like it enough that I've brought a couple out of town guests there and visit about once a year. 3 Stars for the…More »
13. Pacific Science Center
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 443-2001
Categories:
Cinema,
Museums,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Queen Anne
Some friends that visited Seattle last summer gave us their unused CityPass coupons so I finally got to see the Pacific Science Center. 3 Stars for condition of the museum and amount of science found therein. 4th Star for the overall experience and…More »
14. Seattle Asian Art Museum
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 654-3100
Categories:
Museums,
Venues & Event Spaces,
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Capitol Hill
The SAAM is free to the public the first Thursday of every month! The website states that is free for families on the first Saturday as well. When my BF and I stopped by on a recent Saturday I didn't see anything about families and they let us in, so…More »
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6/28/2010
3.5 Stars
I liked most everything in the Seattle Asian Art Museum, but there just wasn't alot of it.… Read more »
15. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
Canada
(604) 662-3207
Category:
Botanical Gardens
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
The Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is an oasis of tranquility and beauty, bordered by bustling Chinatown and also some very sketchy areas. I was intrigued by the description I saw in a tour book: Chinese and Canadian craftsmen worked…More »
16. The Moore Theatre
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 467-5510
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I agree w/ everyone else that the dear old Moore is in need of some renovations. "Quaint" and "historic" only go so far before you cross the line into "crumbling disaster." Also, I'm neither tall nor large and even I feel cramped in the tiny seats…More »
17. Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
I wouldn't call the Underground Tour a "must do" but I learned alot and enjoyed myself. I'm a history nerd and like this kind of stuff. If you need to look at things more than listen to things, you will likely get bored, FYI.
My boyfriend took the…More »
18. Powell's Books
As the 5 millionth person to write a review of Powell's, I can't exactly add much. It's not like you can hate a huge bookstore that's not Barnes & Noble, right? I've been to Powell's twice and enjoyed myself both times. Few noteworthy items:
-- This…More »
19. Watts Towers Arts Center
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(213) 847-4646
Categories:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Local Flavor
Neighbourhood: Watts
I learned about the Watts Towers many many moons ago in an art class in college. In spite of being located in a not so great neighborhood, I was excited to stop by several years ago during a trip to CA. It wasn't open when we visited (wrong day?…More »
20. Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 561-4900
Categories:
Local Flavor,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Tours
I'm a history nerd, so of course I loved my trip to Alcatraz a few years back. It was cool to learn about and see the reality of a place that largely exists in legends and movies. My favs were learning about Al Capone's stay, hearing the crazy story…More »
21. Science Museum of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 221-9444
Category:
Museums
Neighbourhood: Downtown St. Paul
When I was a kid I loved the old Science Museum. It was one of the few things my parents were willing to spend money on to entertain their four darling children. We went there alot and I have many fond memories of the place: the musical stairs, the…More »
22. Arts Incubator of Kansas City - CLOSED
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 421-2292
Categories:
Art Galleries,
Venues & Event Spaces,
Art Schools
Neighbourhoods: Crossroads, Greater Downtown
My friends had their wedding reception at the Arts Incubator a few years ago. It was a unique space that really suited them, plus whatever they paid for it went towards supporting the organization. My friend said renting the venue was "very…More »
23. Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care & Makeup Artistry
I got my makeup artist license from the Chesapeake School of Makeup Artistry in Annapolis back in 2001 or 2002. Since then it has moved (to Arnold) and expanded to become the Chesapeake School of Esthetics.
The program was excellent and in fact I…More »
24. Trocadero Theatre
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-6888
Categories:
Music Venues,
Cinema
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
This is one of the coolest music venues I've ever been in. For Seattle readers, it's kinda like the Paramount, except prettier and more "intimate," for lack of a better word. Basically, you can be closer to the stage, the balcony isn't so high.…More »
25. Seattle Chinese Garden
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 764-5219
Category:
Botanical Gardens
Neighbourhood: West Seattle
Though the grand opening is not scheduled until mid May, the South Seattle Community College Chinese Garden opened to the general public today. We participated in a guided tour where they filled us in on the process of the construction, the meaning…More »
26. Seattle Art Museum
Finally did First Thursday, after only living here five years. I don't know if it was the exhibits (Alexander Calder and Michelangelo) or the economy, but the cheapskates were out in droves!! It was actually annoyingly crowded and we didn't get to…More »
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6/5/2009
I don't have much to compare SAM to but I can tell you it pales in comparison to the Philadelphia… Read more »
27. Capitol Hill Block Party
Not as fun as last year. The CHBP can really vary. Some years are awesome, some just OK. This year was OK. Not sure how I feel about the addition of the third day since *most* people have to get up and go to work on Monday; I sure didn't feel…More »
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7/27/2009
I think this was the best CHBP I've been to! I am largely biased because I finally got to see Sonic… Read more »
28. Swedish Cultural Center Seattle
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 283-1090
Categories:
Education,
Social Clubs,
Scandinavian
Neighbourhood: Queen Anne
DISCLAIMER: This is a review of the Swedish Cultural Center Pancake Breakfast only.
Hate to say it but it's overrated. No one on Yelp seems to agree with me but my boyfriend would back me up. We used to live on Dexter so naturally one Sunday we…More »
29. Upper Playground & Fifty 24PDX Gallery
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 548-4835
Categories:
Art Galleries,
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Old Town - Chinatown
OK, OK, the BF would most def give this place 4 or maybe 5 Stars, but I am not their target demographic. Upper Playground is mostly "urban" clothes and an art gallery. I'm not into skater fashion, but if I was, this would be a good place to shop.…More »
30. St John's College
Beautiful historic campus and I used to sneak in and use the computer lab. Shh, don't tell anyone!
31. People Who Can't Spell the Word Definitely
Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill
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