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VIDEO: Amazing ‘Shadow Tree’ Art Seen On Southcenter Blvd.

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:11:01 +0000

Friend of the Blog and local Artist Maureen Hoffmann shared this incredibly beautiful find she videotaped this week in Tukwila – she calls it a ‘Shadow Tree’ and as she posted on her blog:

The most beautiful thing I saw today.

The scene: a building along the west of a busy mall parkway in south Seattle Tukwila with a drive-through and plantings along the roadside. The headlights from westbound traffic in the right-hand turn lane across the street, are intercepted by this low, trimmed tree and then play across this wall as the cars turn to go northward.

The combination of elements is enchanting!

From what we understand, this scene is on the west side of Southcenter Blvd. at the intersection of Strander Blvd., on the side of the AT&T building facing the street, which once housed a See’s Candies:

Click here to view the embedded video.

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PHOTOS: Sights & Sounds From Seattle’s Martin Luther King Rally & Parade

michaelb — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:36:43 +0000

By Nicholas Johnson

Thousands of MLK Day celebrants strolled through Seattle’s streets Monday afternoon. Following a route from Garfield High School down to the Federal Building at 2nd Avenue and Madison Street, marchers carried signs and chanted for equality and justice.

Prior to the march, a rally was held in Garfield’s gymnasium. The rally featured performances by the Leschi Elementary Choir, El Centro Children’s Choir and the PNW Drum line. Keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Robert Jeffrey Sr. delivered a powerful speech, bringing the audience to their feet and motivating them for the long march.

Below are scenes from both the rally and march, accompanied by an audio compilation from the day. Enjoy, and be sure to turn up your speakers.

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Highline Historical Society Presents Free Program On Eleanor Roosevelt Sunday

michaelb — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:39:48 +0000

The Highline Historical Society will present a free, living history performance of “Eleanor Roosevelt: No Ordinary Woman” on Sunday, January 16, at 2 PM.

Professional actress and Chautauqua scholar Joan Wolfberg will take audience members on Eleanor’s transformative journey from a shy, awkward childhood, to the White House, and later to the United Nations. Roosevelt emerged as one of the most influential civil rights advocates of the 20th century.

Wolfberg’s presentation includes discussions of evolving attitudes toward the equality of women, civil rights, human rights, politics and freedom. This program is suitable for middle school students and up. It is made possible with the sponsorship of Humanities Washington and its Inquiring Mind program.

The presentation takes place at SeaTac City Hall, 4800 S 188th Street, in SeaTac. Free admission and free parking. (Donations always welcome.)

Visit www.highlinehistory.org for more information about the Highline Historical Society.

Breeders Theater Play ‘Casting’ Money For Highline College Scholarship Fund

michaelb — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:22:40 +0000

Breeders Theater will be holding a special performance of ‘Casting Call’ on Wednesday, Jan. 26th, as a fundraiser for the Highline Community College Foundation’s Breeders Theater Performing Arts Scholarship.

This special performance of this new play, written by Highline Professor Dr. T.M. Sell, will benefit the Highline Community College Foundation’s Breeders Theater Performing Arts Scholarship, an organization dedicated to raising funds that help provide quality education at Highline.

“Casting Call” centers around three actors vying for what could be the role of a lifetime. While performing a death scene in a play, one of them appears to actually die. Was it an accident, suicide or murder?

Tickets, which cost $20 each, also include tasting of four wines from the E.B. Foote Winery. Bottles of E.B. Foote’s wines will also be available to purchase.

Tickets are available from the HCC Foundation and at E.B. Foote Winery and Corky Cellars, 22511 Marine View Dr. S. in Des Moines.

WHAT: Special performance of the new play “Casting Call”

WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011; doors open at 6:30pm; show starts at 7pm.

WHERE: E.B. Foote Winery, located at 127 S.W. 153rd St., Suite B in Burien.

COST: $20 per ticket; available from the HCC Foundation and at E.B. Foote Winery and Corky Cellars, 22511 Marine View Dr. S. in Des Moines.

For more information:

See ‘Polar Express’ At Community Center Saturday Night

admin — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:35:08 +0000

Family Movie Night is this Saturday night at the Tukwila Community Center, and showing on the big screen will be “The Polar Express,” for FREE.

Doors open at 6pm, and the film begins at 6:30pm, and while there is no cover charge, they will be accepting donations of new socks and underwear for kids. Donations will be passed on to the Kids Without Borders Clothing Bank in Tukwila.

Here are the details:

WHAT: FREE showing of “The Polar Express”

WHEN: This Saturday, Dec. 18th ~ 6:30 pm; doors open at 6pm.

WHERE: Tukwila Community Center, located at

INFO: From a flier:

Bring the whole family to watch a movie everyone can enjoy on our big screen in the gym at the Tukwila Community Center! Pack your sleeping bags, blankets and pillows to set up your own cozy area on the gym floor. Popcorn, candy, drinks and other concessions will be available for purchase.

About the film:

The Polar Express
This is the story of a young boy who on Christmas Eve boards a powerful magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’s home. What unfolds is an adventure which follows a doubting boy, who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole; during this ride, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery which shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

VIDEO:

Looking For Something To Do This Weekend?

michaelb — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:37:44 +0000

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s a round up of events happening around the area:

Know about an event we missed? Feel free to share the details in a comment!

Looking For Something To Do This Weekend?

michaelb — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:42:39 +0000

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s a round up of events happening around the area:

Know about an event we missed? Feel free to share the details in a comment!

Tukwila Days Also Includes Car Show On Aug. 21st

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:39:58 +0000

The Tukwila Days Car Show will be cruising into town on Saturday, Aug. 23rd at the Tukwila Community Center, and residents are being asked to bring their cool cars to show off!

Admission to the show is ABSOLUTELY FREE, and there’s a $10 pre-registration fee to show your car.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Tukwila Days Car Show

WHEN: Saturday, August 21st from 10am – 3pm

WHERE: Tukwila Community Center, located at 12424 42nd Avenue South.

INFO: “Buff those beautiful babies to a mirror shine and cruise on over to the 7th Annual Tukwila Car Show for your chance to show it off. Come on by to check out some of the hottest things on wheels!”

For more information or application please contact the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department at 206-768-2822 or by email at djohnson@ci.tukwila.wa.us.

This event is part of Tukwila Days, which also includes:

Music, art, food and fun will be a part of this year’s festival held at the Tukwila Community Center on August 21. This festival offers something for everyone, so bring your friends and family and join the fun! There will be plenty of food, games, music, entertainment, arts and crafts, vendor booths, special kid’s activities and more! Admission and most activities are FREE! For more information about any of these events, please call 206-768-2822.

This year’s schedule:

Pancake Breakfast, 8:00am – 10:00am: Breakfast service begins at 8:00am in the TCC Social Hall. Supports the Tukwila Sister Cities Committee
Vendor Fair, 10:00am – 3:00pm: Come check out more than 100 booths! Vendor space is available. For an application please call 206-768-2822.
Art Show, 10:00am – 3:00pm: Hosted by the Tukwila Arts Commission, the 14th Annual Tukwila Days Art Show showcases local artists.
Vintage Car Show, 10:00am – 3:00pm: Enter your restored classic car, truck, muscle car or souped-up import, or stop by and vote for your favorite!
The Fun Zone, 10:00am – 3:00pm:Enjoy inflatable bouncers, giant slide, dunk tank, face painters, roving clowns and special kid’s entertainment!
Challenge Yourself, 10:00am – 3:00pm: Stop by at the Tukwila Community Center booth to find out how you go about challenging yourself for a prize!
Chalk It Up!, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Young artists can grab some chalk and create their masterpieces on the sidewalks of the Tukwila Community Center.

This Week’s Free Concert Schedule!

michaelb — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:33:29 +0000

Here’s this week’s round-up of FREE concerts being offered in the surrounding area. This is the final week for concerts in Burien and Des Moines, so enjoy the music before it’s too late!

Tue, Aug 10	12:00PM	Caleb	Burien Town Square Park
Wed, Aug 11	7:00PM	African All Stars	Des Moines Beach Park
Thu, Aug 12	6:30PM	Locust Street Taxi	Lake Burien School Park
Fri, Aug 13	12:00PM	Nancy Stewart	Tukwila Community Center
Sun, Aug 15	5:00PM	Starlings	Marvista Park
Sun, Aug 15	5:00PM	Ranger and the Re-Arrangers	Angle Lake Park

Looking For Something To Do This Weekend?

michaelb — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:52:06 +0000

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s a round up of events happening around the area:

Know about an event we missed? Feel free to share the details in a comment!