Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts

Tickets now available for the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival: A Spectacular Celebration of Spring and Gardening

Monday, January 22, 2024

Tickets for the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival at the Seattle Convention Center, running from February 14 - 18, 2024, are officially on sale.

For over three decades, this spectacular showcase has been a source of inspiration for both seasoned gardeners and eager novices, a place where ideas bloom, knowledge flourishes, and the quest for beautiful living spaces begins, marking the start of Spring in the PNW.

This year’s show, themed “I Heart Spring” will feature a sensory feast with 20+ full garden displays, overflowing with vibrant colors and interactive experiences like never before, 96+ seminars featuring a plethora of garden luminaries from around the globe, an expanded Market Place including the hit Vintage Market, a new “Plant People Panels” series for beginners and houseplant lovers and thousands of treasures in the marketplace – with shopping recommendations from gardening stars so your beloved botanicals can thrive as theirs do.

Photo courtesy Marketplace Events

The Plant Market is set to outshine last year's record-breaking offering, with both new and returning vendors ready to cater to the surging demand in plant sales and tap into the burgeoning enthusiasm of new generations’ growing interest in greenery.

Offering visitors an exclusive first look, First Editions® Shrubs & Trees is debuting a new Hydrangea to the world! Visitors will explore the beauty of the elusive new Eclipse® Bigleaf Hydrangea and immerse themselves in a selection of 500 Hydrangeas including the Eclipse® Bigleaf Hydrangea, Endless Summer® BloomStruck® Hydrangea, Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangea and Endless Summer® Pop Star® Hydrangea.

Photo courtesy Marketplace Events

Adding to the excitement, a series of brand-new special events, both during and leading up to the Festival, provide a unique opportunity for fans to get closer than ever to renowned flower and garden experts and tastemakers, including the illustrious Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht and Jo Thompson. Outside events require additional tickets.

Located outside the City Living entrance, the inaugural Plant Academy series will provide deep dives into your favorite plants - or the plants you want to be your favorite. Show admission is not required, granting anyone access to the best in the industry, the chance to ask questions, and the opportunity to learn how to excel in their gardening endeavors in 2024 and beyond.

The stellar lineup at the festival also includes stars of the gardening world, ready to engage with visitors, offer expert advice and share exclusive tips. Notable speakers and judges include:

Tickets are now available at early bird rates at www.gardenshow.com. Visitors are encouraged to explore exclusive hotel rates and packages with our lodging partners, available here.

Photo courtesy Marketplace Events
Festival Dates & Hours


February 14 - 18, 2024
Wednesday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Festival Location

Seattle Convention Center
705 Pike Street - on the corner of 7th and Pike Street
Seattle, Washington 98101

About the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival

The Northwest Flower & Garden Festival is one of the world’s leading garden shows, ranked the second largest in the U.S. 

The show is renowned for its size and quality of display gardens, seminars, and commercial exhibits, drawing visitors and participants from across the globe. 

The Northwest Flower & Garden Festival is owned and produced by Marketplace Events, the largest producer of home shows in North America. Learn more at www.gardenshow.com.

About Marketplace Events

MARKETPLACE EVENTS creates vibrant expositions connecting enthusiasts with experts, products and services in dynamic face-to-face environments. 


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Wally Webster to be featured speaker at tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15, 2024

Friday, December 22, 2023

Wallace “Wally” Webster II
Lift Every Voice Legacy (LEVL) announced today that longtime and honored South Snohomish County civic leader and community engagement activist, Wallace “Wally” Webster II, will be the featured storyteller in the “Reclaim the Dream” 6th Annual Tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Inspiring a Beloved Community in Song, Spoken Word and Dance on January 15, 2024 at 6pm at Edmonds Waterfront Center 220 Railroad Ave Box 717, Edmonds, WA 98020

The event is produced in partnership with the Edmonds Waterfront Center and with major funding from the Hazel Miller Foundation. General Admission tickets are $15. 

Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite

A Beloved Community – Morning Program for children and families will take place from 9:30am to 11:30am also on January 15th at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. Admission to the Morning Program is free and will feature local performers in addition to a variety of fun activities specially designed for children and families. The 2023 January morning event saw more than 750 participants.

Both Morning and Evening Programs are designed by the Edmonds, WA. non-profit LEVL team to inspire Dr. King’s vision of a Beloved Community – a local living environment free of hatred, injustice, and poverty. 

Webster's personal story of “Reclaim the Dream” became embedded deep in his soul at a very young age. 

“I was a nine-year-old boy in Alabama when Emmett Till was murdered in a racist attack August 1955 in Money, Mississippi. It shocked the nation and traumatized the community where I lived just 70 miles away,” the retired Bank of America executive said. 

The longtime community activist and leader has since dedicated more than 40 years of his life elevating the quality of life of marginalized communities and building bridges between the 'haves' and 'have-nots.' 

Webster, the 2023 recipient of the Snohomish County NAACP Carl Gipson Lifetime Achievement Award, currently serves on the Edmonds College Board of Trustees; the Lynnwood Public Facility District Board of Directors and a member of the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART). 

He is also a founding voice of ACCESS (Association of Collective Community Engagement for Safety and Security), a non-profit recently created to address some of the root causes of youth violence, as well as fill gaps in how it is handled.

For a sixth straight year, returning performances by Pacific Northwest renowned Gospel, R&B and Jazz vocalist Josephine Howell and her Band will be highlighted with a special performance of her favorite songs. 

Robert Taylor Jr., an Edmonds author, mental health advocate and highly sought-after national speaker, will again serve as a co-host of the event. The Greater Everett MLK Celebration Ensemble also will be featured in the program with special opening and closing performances.

Donnie Griffin, LEVL’s Founder and President, calls this year’s event “an examination of hate versus love and how we are personally affected by both. 

Our inspiration comes from Dr. King who said ‘By its very nature, hate destroys and tears down; love creates and builds up.’ We can never lose focus of this higher goal of “love creates” and our program is designed to lift that value up in song, storytelling, and dance,” Griffin said.
He continued, “It is a message we need right now as hate is increasingly showing its ugly face and destructive ways in churches, synagogues, mosques, airplanes, schools, social media and in public gatherings usually associated with fun and celebrations. As Dr. King has taught us, ‘Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.’”


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Saturday December 2 is a fun event convergence zone - too many things too little time

Wednesday, November 29, 2023


By Diane Hettrick

There are several dates during the year where every organization in town seems to schedule an event and December 2, 2023 is clearly one of those days.

I thought I had a route figured out to be able to get to everything, but then discovered three more events. Obviously you will need to make choices. Sorry - you can't have it all.

8am - 6pm (Fred Meyer on Aurora) Shoreline Fire Toy Drive


10am  Green Shoreline Day - (12 locations in Shoreline) planting events

10am - 2pm (Sky Nursery) Heartful Rootz Makers Market

10am - 1pm (Shoreline College) Let's Make Gifts for the Holidays

 10am or 12:30pm or 2pm (Kruckeberg) Holiday Wreath-Making (pre-registration required)

10am - 3pm (Shoreline Place) T&C Gingerbread House Decorating Event

10am -5pm (Hillwood) Paul Lewing annual studio sale - Saturday and Sunday

12 - 4pm (Ridgecrest) Cascade Winter Market


2 - 3:30pm (Shoreline Library) Holiday and Winter Photography

4:30pm (Richmond Beach) Tree Lighting and Santa

6 - 10:30pm (Ridgecrest) Star Party

 

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Lake City's Winterfest December 3, 2023 features local musical talent and electeds

Sunday, November 26, 2023


Lake City Winterfes
t Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 3 - 7pm, at the Old Chase Bank, 12360 Lake City Way NE. Please enter from 32nd Ave NE off of 125th Ave NE or at 125th and Lake City Way onto 31st Ave NE.

Winterfest will feature:
  • Elected Officials Address: Hear from our elected officials as they share their insights and warm wishes for the season. Public Announcements are at 3:30pm.
  • Holiday Vendors: Explore a diverse array of holiday vendors offering unique gifts and festive treats.
  • Service Providers Showcase: Discover local service providers showcasing their offerings to community. With crafts and activities for kids and families.
Musical Cheer: (Main Stage – under the large Sequoia at 125th and LCW)
  • 3:05pm: Dazzling performance by Productions Dance Studio
  • 3:30pm: Public Announcements and Special Guests
  • 3:45pm: Groove to the rhythms of Jane Addams’ Jazz Band
  • 4:30pm: Enchanting melodies of Nathan Hale’s Choir
  • 5:10pm: Local band, The James Peters Group, takes the stage for an unforgettable performance
Culinary Delights: Discounts from Local Restaurants
  • Jalisco’s Specials: $3 Tacos
  • Lil Tiger Treats: 20% Off all orders
  • SeaTango Foods: $4 Empanadas
  • Gyro Lake City: Discount on first 30 Gyros

Don’t miss out on the magic of Winterfest – a perfect blend of delicious eats, holiday shopping, and local entertainment! Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with festive fun.


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Picnic in the Park Saturday at Pfingst Animal Acres Park in LFP

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Picnic in the Park is almost here! 

Help the City celebrate our LFP community Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Pfingst Animal Acres Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

The 2023 Picnic in the Park performance lineup includes:
Bring family and friends to enjoy your neighbors, educational community booths, a petting zoo, kids’ attractions and activities, food trucks, Public Works “big rigs," and more!


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Reminder: Ballinger Neighborhood Friendship Festival Saturday

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Ballinger Neighborhood Friendship Festival
September 9, 2023
Brugger’s Bog Park
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The entire community is invited to Ballinger Neighborhood’s 3rd Annual Friendship Festival at Brugger’s Bog Park on Saturday, September 9 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM

Plan to spend an afternoon with your friends and family. The music is incredible! 

The food and fun are all free, including arts, crafts, and games.

Ballinger Neighborhood is privileged to count among its diverse friends and neighbors, a richness of world cultures. Through the multicultural sharing of music, food, and friendly conversation we grow in understanding and respect for one another. Come and share, learn something new and make a new friend or two!

Featured performers include JHP Legacy (West African band), Filipiniana / FACES Dance Company, Peter Ali (Indigenous flutist), and Janet Rayor (Stiltwalker).


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Destinations: BrickCon LEGO® convention September 9 - 10, 2023 in Bellevue

Thursday, August 31, 2023

BrickCon 2023 Annual LEGO® art exhibition September 9-10, 2023

BrickCon, the premier LEGO® convention of the Pacific Northwest, is ready to open the doors for its 22nd annual event. 

This year, nearly 500 convention attendees from all over the world will show off hundreds of LEGO® models. Anyone who is a LEGO® enthusiast is invited to visit the public exhibition and see the amazing creations attendees have brought. 

Tickets are on sale now for several sessions Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue Washington 98004

In addition, there will be special autograph sessions with the cast of the upcoming season of the LEGO® Masters television show. 

Also more space has been added for the very popular Battle Bricks tournament, where LEGO® robots square off in an arena, similar to the television show Battle Bots©. As an added bonus, the real-life robot Big Dill will be on display during the competition.

Traditionally, BrickCon is held at the Seattle Center. However, this year, a change was made to accommodate an increase in exhibits, attendees, vendors, activities and public visitors. 

"This year will be a new experience for everyone and we look forward to welcoming the public to this new venue," said Steve Walker, executive director of BrickCon. "We encourage everyone to bring their friends, family, coworkers, or anyone who loves LEGO®. There are some really nice exhibits this year.”

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Picnic in the Park Saturday, September 9, 2023 in Lake Forest Park

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Bean bag toss 2019
Photo by Jerry Pickard

Picnic in the Park is back! 

Help the City in celebrating our LFP community on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Pfingst Animal Acres Park 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park WA 98155

Join with family and friends with music, community and educational booths, a petting zoo, kids attractions and activities, food trucks, Public Works Big Rigs, and more!


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Seeking volunteers for Ballinger Neighborhood’s 3rd Annual Friendship Festival

Tuesday, August 22, 2023


Friendship Festival September 9, 2023 Brugger’s Bog Park 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Ballinger Neighborhood’s 3rd Annual Friendship Festival at Brugger’s Bog Park is coming soon! Save the date, mark your calendars and plan to spend an afternoon with your friends and family. 

The music is incredible and free! So are the food, crafts and games. Bring your lawn chair, a blanket and some sunscreen. We’ll have hot buttered corn on the cob, plenty of bottled water, ice cold slushies, and more. 

Featured performers include JHP Legacy, Filipiniana / FACES Dance Company, Peter Ali (Indigenous flutist), and Janet Rayor (Stilt Dancer).

Volunteering is a great way to enjoy the entertainment while helping at the event. We are especially seeking volunteers to help with kid’s crafts and games. All crafts are sustainable (using upcycled or recycled items) and the games are friendly old-fashioned fun. 

Of course, we can always use help with set-up and clean-up, too. To help, sign up here, email us at ballingerneighborhood@gmail.com or contact Londa at 206-437-9118 to learn more.

Ballinger Neighborhood is privileged to count among its diverse friends and neighbors, a richness of world cultures. Through the multicultural sharing of music, food, and friendly conversation we grow in understanding and respect for one another. Come and share, learn something new, and make a new friend or two!

Brought to you by Ballinger Neighborhood Association with funding from the City of Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-Grant program. For more information on the festival, visit www.balna.org


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Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at noon in Cromwell Park

Saturday, August 19, 2023


Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at noon! 

The annual celebration of the City's birthday will have two stages of entertainment, pony rides, beer garden, children's theater, food trucks, and much more! 

Bring the whole family and join us at Cromwell Park 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline,WA 98133

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Celebrate Shoreline coming up on Saturday, August 19

Monday, August 14, 2023


Celebrate Shoreline Festival
Saturday, August 19, 2023
12pm - 9pm

Cromwell Park 18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline WA 98133

Celebrate Shoreline is the City's annual birthday celebration! The festival has multiple stages with live music and shows, a beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food, toy workshop, hands on activities and more!

This is a free family friendly festival. There is a cost for food, beverages and some activities.

Celebrate Shoreline Sponsor and Food Vendor List

Festival Schedule
  • Festival Hours: 12:00 – 9:00 pm 
  • Family area open: 12:00 – 6:00 pm 
  • Main Stage Hours: 1:00 – 9:00 pm 
  • Family Stage Hours: 12:30 – 5:00 pm 
  • Beer Garden Hours: 1:00 – 9:00 pm
Main Stage Schedule – Emcee: Stitch Mitchell
  • Grupo Folklorico Nuestras Raices 1:00 - 2:15 pm
  • JHP Cultural & Diversity Legacy 2:30 - 3:45 pm
  • Monkees - Summer of Love 4:00 – 5:30 pm
  • Paperback Writer 6:00 – 7:15 pm
  • BroHamm 7:45 – 9:00pm


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Jazz Bites: Eat your way through Jazz Walk Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Saturday, August 12, 2023

North City Jazz Walk - Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - 6pm - 10pm
15th NE between NE 175th and NE 180th

JAZZ BITES

From Korean chicken, street tacos,22 hour-smoked brisket, pizza, and sliders ... to shrimp ceviche, watermelon salad, deviled eggs and sooo much more .. not to mention root beer floats, Monka Brewing Company beer, and your favorite cookie dough flavors with ice cream -- there's something for everyone, whether carnivore, vegetarian or vegan, at this year's North City Jazz Walk.

Jazz Bites are available to purchase starting at 6pm on the street (no ticket necessary) and inside most of the music venues when they open at 6:30pm

Come hungry - this is a Foodie Delight!

Jazz Bites inside the venues


Bethel Lutheran Church of Shoreline
Root Beer Floats


Easy Monkey Taphouse
BBQ Ribs and Baked Beans
Sausage Dog with Fries
Slider with Fries
Cheese Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza

Sodam Chicken
Gold Fried Chicken with Fries
YangNyeom Chicken with Fries
Gangjung Chicken with Fries
BBQ Hot Chicken with Fries



North City Bistro and Wine Shop
Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates, Calabrian Chili Aioli and Cilantro (Gluten Free)
PNW Deviled Egg: Half Egg with Tarragon infused Yolk, Morel Mushroom, Pea Vines, Aleppo Pepper, Lemon Thyme Brown Butter (Vegetarian/Gluten Free)
Roasted Peach and Burrata
Balsamic and Speck Ham, Toasted Bread Crumb
Shrimp Ceviche
Tomato, Lime, Serrano Chili and Avocado (Gluten Free)
Watermelon Salad: Watermelon, Feta, Mint, Pickled Mustard Seed, White Balsamic (Vegetarian / Gluten Free)


Monka Brewing Company
Locally brewed beers


Jazz Bites on the street
C. Davis Texas BBQ
22 hour smoked brisket with waffle fries, 12 hour smoked pulled pork with waffle fries, smoked sausage or hot links with waffle fries.

Tacos El Güero
Tacos, Sincronizada, Quesadilla, Fried Taquitos, Burrito, Torta, Taco Salad, Wet Burritos.


Sugar + Spoon
Safe to eat cookie dough and ice cream treats.
Some flavors may be sold out if we run out of stock... good thing that all of our flavors are delicious!
Classic Flavors: Classic Chocolate Chip, Party Animal, Cookie Monster, Brownie Batter
Seasonal Flavors: Fruity Pebbles and Camp Fire (subject to unavailability depending on our stock!)


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Destinations: The Evergreen State Fair at Monroe

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Photo courtesy Evergreen State Fair

2023 EVERGREEN STATE FAIR at MONROE
14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA
August 24 - September 4, 2023

The Evergreen State Fair Park is excited to welcome the public back for the 2023 Evergreen State Fair, starting August 24! The fair is back this year with new and returning food and commercial vendors, carnival rides, animal barns, displays and exhibits, entertainment, beer gardens, and more.

This year’s theme: “Little Moments, Big Memories! Making Memories for 114 years” reflects how the fair is a place where the community comes together to share experiences.

Fair Hours
  • August 24 – 29: 10:30am – 10:00pm*
  • Closed Wed. August 30
  • August 31 – 3: 10:30am – 10:00pm*
  • Sept. 4 (Labor Day): 10:30am – 7:00pm
  • Barns, Grandstand and Event Center close at 9pm


There is so much to see and do at the Evergreen State Fair! There is something new around every corner and something for everyone.

  • TICKETS: Etix is the only official ticket seller for the Evergreen State Fair. Save by buying advanced tickets in person at our ticket booth or online.
  • ENTERTAINMENT: Come see amazing local acts like Danny Vernon’s Illusion of Elvis, Inochi Taiko Drummers, Gardening with Ciscoe, Sweet Emotion (Aerosmith Cover Band) and more!
  • ATTRACTIONS/SPECIAL DISPLAYS: International Lumberjack Show, Aztec Indian Dancers, All-Star Stunt Dog Show, Agricultural Display, Antique Tractor Display and Pedal Tractors, Chainsaw Carvers, Costume Characters, Master Gardeners, Shannahan Cabin, Snohomish PUD’s Arc Trailer, Western Heritage Center
  • 4-H/FFA/OPEN CLASS EXHIBITS: Come to the barns and display halls to see cattle, goats, goat playground, sheep, swine, poultry, pigeons, waterfowl, rabbits, cavies, dogs, cats, horses, llamas, alpacas, mechanical science/technology, creative arts, photography, sewing, food/food preservation and more!
  • EQUESTRIAN: 3 days of rodeo, Western Regional/Open Class Horse Shows, WA State Draft Horse and Mule Extravaganza, Snohomish County Western Games and more.
  • GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT: Fireworks, Monster Truck Mayhem, Demo & Destruction, Figure 8 Mania, 425 Motorsports AUTO X, Laser show to the music of Guns N’ Roses vs. AC/DC, Neon Trees, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Nate Smith and more!
  • ROVING ENTERTAINMENT: Adrea the Juggler, Sunday Speedtrap, Joe Stoddard (Variety/Musician/Ventriloquist), Eric Haines (One Man Band/Stilts), Tarnished Brass Quintet, Dr. Eric Owl (Balloons), Marvin Edwards (Country), Under the Radar Quartet, Magical Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko Green (Bilingual)
  • FIREWORKS: 8/24 and 9/3 in the Grandstands.
  • CARNIVAL: Open 11:00 am to 11:00 pm daily and 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Labor Day (closed 8/30).
  • COURTYARD STAGE: 55 amazing local acts and performers like Danny Vernon’s Illusion of Elvis, Inochi Taiko Drummers, Gardening with Ciscoe, Sweet Emotion (Aerosmith Cover Band), the Reptile Man, Magical Ventriloquist Vikki Gasko Green and more! Enjoy the shows from the shady beer garden, which overlooks the stage.
  • CONTESTS: Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board Contests include Egg Toss, Scone Walk, Water Balloon Toss, Bubble Gum Blowing, Quarter in the Haystack, Frisbee Throwing.
  • MORNING OF DREAMS: We open early on 8/29 with no lights or sounds for those who need a calmer fair setting.
  • SHOPPING and VENDORS: Get your fair deals!
  • FAIR FOOD: Don’t miss favorites like Fisher Scones, Piroshkis, giant corn dogs, elephant ears, bloomin’ onions, the Cheese Pit, burritos, nachos, ice cream, cotton candy, fry bread and more!
  • SPECIAL EVENTS: Opening Day Ceremony 8/24/23 and Monroe Fair Days Parade 8/26/23.
  • ENTERTAINMENT
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King Youngblood wins the ShoreLake Battle of the Bands

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

King Youngblood won the Battle of the Bands
Photo courtesy Shoreline Chamber of Commerce
ShoreLake Arts presented the 4th annual Battle of the Bands, a showcase of emerging and developing  Washington State bands.

The competition took place on August 3, 4, and 5, 2023, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Pfingst Animal Acres Park in Lake Forest Park and featured a diverse range of music styles. 

In addition to great music, the Battles featured a 21+ Beer and Wine Garden sponsored by Shoreline's Monka Brewing Co., food vendors, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

People brought lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the performances.

On the first night of competition, Thursday, there were five bands in the competition.

King Youngblood and Vanilla Abstract wowed crowd and judges and moved on to the finals with Tuesday's Refuge taking the wild card spot.

On the second night on Friday. Ruby Vision and Batbox were selected to move on to Saturday's show. Pilot Seat clinched the wild card spot.

Saturday finals - the five bands played:
  1. King Youngblood
  2. Vanilla Abstract 
  3. Ruby Vision
  4. Batbox
  5. Pilot Seat
Each band had fans in the crowd and made new fans.

But the winner was King Youngblood




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Where to get tickets for Jazz Walk


Tickets for the 2023 North City Jazz Walk are available online at Northcityjazzwalk.org

Jazz Walk is one night only - Tuesday, August 15 starting at 6:30pm

Tickets can be purchased in person at these local Shoreline locations:

Sky Nursery (206) 546-4851
18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133
Sunday – Saturday 9am – 6pm

Easy Monkey Taphouse (206) 420-1326
17537 15th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155
Closed Monday and Tuesday open Wednesday – Sunday 4-10pm

Sodam Chicken (206) 397- 4119
17551 15th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155
Monday-Saturday 10:30am – 10pm

North City Bistro (206) 365-4447
1520 NE 177th St. Shoreline, WA
Tu-Th 4:30pm – 9:30pm Fri and Sat. 4:30-10:30pm

North City Water (206) 362 – 8100
1519 NE 177th St Shoreline, WA 98155
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri.: 8am – 4:30pm, Wed. 9am-4:30pm

North City Lounge (206) 362-1443
17554 15th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155
Monday – Sunday 9am - 2am


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Seattle Tattoo Expo August 18-20, 2023 at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall - 250 tattoo artists, burlesque, vendors, music

Monday, August 7, 2023

Book appointments ahead of time with individual artists
Photo by Courtney Martin

Get inked, see the beautiful artwork of over 250 artists, and take in all that is Seattle tattoo culture and history at Seattle Tattoo Expo. Hosted by Seattle’s internationally recognized shop Hidden Hand Tattoo, the Expo offers access to the leading artists in tattooing both locally and from around the world. 

Whether you're searching for an artist or looking to get tattooed, the Seattle Tattoo Expo offers enthusiasts a gathering place to share their love for this enduring art form.

The Seattle Tattoo Expo was created with the primary goal of showcasing new talent, welcoming existing fan favorite artists, and providing enthusiasts with a gathering place to share their love for this historical art form. 

Over the years, the Expo has exposed Seattleites to hundreds of artists from around the world and thousands of people have come out to soak it all up since its first iteration. 

Gain access to the very best tattoo artists from around the world right in your own backyard for one weekend only. Seattle Tattoo Expo is August 18-20, 2023 - tickets are on sale now at SeattleTattooExpo.com.

Burlesque performers at outdoor stage
Photo by Courtney Martin
What else?
  • Vendor gallery featuring tattoo supplies, jewelry, handcrafted art, vintage goods
  • Live music on the Seattle Center campus - Future Tense, and local band La Fonda, 
  • New to this year - Burlesque Karaoke hosted by Ruby Mimosa
  • A complete look at the many artists booked with Seattle Tattoo Expo HERE
  • Food and beverage from Dumpling Tzar, Monster Dogs, Badger Coffee, Kottu
Get tickets to the 2023 Seattle Tattoo Expo at SeattleTattooExpo.com.

WHEN:
August 18-20, 2023
  • Friday – 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday – 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Sunday – 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall
301 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109

TICKETS:
  • $30-$70 – ON SALE NOW
  • $30 – day pass (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday)
  • $70 – full weekend pass (Friday-Sunday)
For tickets >> SeattleTattooExpo.com

SOCIAL:
  • SeattleTattooExpo.com
  • Facebook – /SeattleTattooExpo
  • Instagram – @seattletattooexpo
  • Twitter – @seattletattooexpo
  • #SeattleTattooExpo23
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Gov. Inslee: Seattle has initiated a rocket-powered post-pandemic tourism rebound

Two million people enjoy Seattle’s annual Seafair every summer. More than 144,000 Taylor Swift fans just “shook it off” so hard they caused measurable seismic activity. Another 150,000 visitors came to see baseball’s best during the MLB All-Star week.

Seattle fans show up, and they rock the house. In 2026, downtown will roar even louder.

Seattle was selected last year as a host city for a leg of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. 

As many as 750,000 visitors and over $500 million in revenues might be expected. Millions more will watch on television. The event promises to be a true international spectacle.

The tournament’s positive effects go beyond hospitality revenues. 

The Seattle Sounders have committed to build 26 new community playfields across the region by the time the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins. 
The state is chipping in, too – included in the state’s capital budget this year were funds for playfields, stadiums, and pools across the state. 

In just a few years, those new playfields will be full of kids inspired by international superstars visiting their home city.

Seattle has initiated a rocket-powered post-pandemic tourism rebound by attracting some of the largest events in North America. “Swifties,” Seafair-goers, and soccer fans agree – Seattle’s hot streak is a wonderful thing.

--Gov. Jay Inslee


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Bands, Beer and Ticket Bundles for 2023 ShoreLake Battle of the Bands

Wednesday, August 2, 2023


Bands, Beer and Ticket Bundles
2023 ShoreLake Battle of the Bands
August 3, 4, and 5
Pfingst Animal Acres Park in Lake Forest Park

ShoreLake Arts' Battle of the Bands is this Thursday- Saturday!


Ticket options include 1-day, 3-day, and special packages including a limited edition, collectible glass (complete with a beverage).

Buy Tickets - Ticket prices range from $9- $35

Where: Lake Forest Park's Pfingst Animal Acres Park 17435 Brookside Boulevard Northeast, Lake Forest Park, WA, 98155

When:
  • Semi-final Pool #1 | Thursday, August 3
  • Semi-final Pool #2 | Friday, August 4
  • Finals | Saturday, August 5
Battles start at 6.30 pm
Doors open at 5:30

We can’t wait for you to discover your new favorite band!

Want to see the shows for free? 
Sign up to volunteer - we still have spaces open.

Food and Drink:
We will have a beer and wine garden (over 21) and food trucks throughout the Battles

Thanks to Shoreline's Monka Brewing Co. for providing us with their excellent craft brews! And, a round of applause for Jack Malek of Windermere Real Estate for sponsoring the Shorelake 2023 Battle of the Bands!

Meet the 2023 Bands

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Reminder: City of LFP to hold honorary street dedication for author Octavia E. Butler on Saturday July 29, 2023

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Octavia Butler, signing her book for fans
The City of Lake Forest Park will recognize the many contributions of science fiction author Octavia E. Butler with an honorary street dedication on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

Ms. Butler was a visionary and influential African American author whose groundbreaking work greatly contributed to the science fiction and speculative fiction genres. 

She was the first science fiction author to receive a MacArthur “Genius” Grant and was later awarded the PEN West Lifetime Achievement Award for her body of work.

Octavia Butler's novels, including Kindred, Parable of the Sower, and Lilith's Brood, have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Hugo, Locus, and Nebula Awards for Best Novelette in 1985 and the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1999. 

Ms. Butler spent the last years of her life living on 37th Avenue in Lake Forest Park, where she wrote her final novel, Fledgling, in 2005.

Saturday July 29, 2023, at 10:00am
Intersection of NE 165th Street and 37th Avenue NE


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Viva Latinoamérica Fair 2023 Saturday in Lake Forest Park

Monday, July 24, 2023

Viva Latinoamérica Fair 2023
Saturday July 29, 2023 from 11:00am – 7:00pm
Pfingst Animal Acres Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park

Food, crafts, vendors, music, and fun! Hosted by City of Lake Forest Park, Seattle Latino Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Llama 51.

An entire day of singing, dancing, magic, music, and food at the Viva Latinoamérica Fair.


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