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Tod Leiweke Leaving Seattle for NHL Job
Tod Leiweke is leaving the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders for an ownership post with the Tampa Bay Li
Tod Leiweke is leaving the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders for an ownership post with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. Leiweke’s resignation as CEO of Paul Allen’s Vulcan Sports and Entertainment was announced Monday, but he will stay with Vulcan until his successor is hired. Leiweke (pronounced lye-WIK-ee), was a member of…
Weekly Must List: July 22 – July 28, 2010
Get out of the mall and into the Artsfair; see tragic romance and pastoral comedy; and hear local fa
Our top To-Do’s for the week ahead MUST EXPLOREArts Al Fresco, Bellevue ArtsFair7/23 – 7/25 (Friday – Sunday)Get out of the mall and into the arts—it’s time for the 64th annual Bellevue Arts Museum Artsfair. This hugely popular event features more than 300 juried exhibitors showcasing drawing, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture,…
Outdoors: Hit the High Country for Wild Color
Cascade meadows are ablaze with color this time of year as wildflower blooms carpet hill and dale
Cascade meadows are ablaze with color this time of year as wildflower blooms carpet hill and daleWhether you set out from Artist Point on the slopes of Mt. Baker or the meadows of Spray Park at Mt. Rainier or the debris formed hills of Coldwater Ridge at Mt. St. Helens–or for that matter anywhere in…
The Weekly Must List: July 15 – July 21, 2010
Our top To-Do's for the week ahead
Our top To-Do’s for the week ahead Weekly Must ListJuly 15 – July 21, 2010MUST TASTE Kirkland Uncorked7/16 – 7/18 (Friday – Sunday) – Wine lovers, grab your designated driver and head to Kirkland Uncorked, where more than a dozen wineries will pour their greatest grapes. Held in marina Park—known for its boaty appeal—the event…
Outdoors: Dharma Bumming on Ross Lake
An excursion to the wilds of the North Cascades builds up arms, legs, and confidence
An excursion to the wilds of the North Cascades builds up arms, legs, and confidence while rekindling inspiration In honor of my recently transpired 40th birthday, I spent the better part of last week with an old friend paddling kayaks some 12 miles up Ross Lake and then climbing Desolation Peak in North Cascades National…
Shopping: Tuesdays in Ballard
Shop hot summer deals, eat great and stay late during the nabe
Shop hot summer deals, eat great and stay late during the nabe’s special Tuesday night promotions Tuesdays are typically a bit blasé. It is still four very long days until the next weekend, and the previous weekend’s rest and respite is already long forgotten. To wit, it is with a great big, hearty cheer we…
Fashion Friday: Weekend Checklist
From a kiddie fashion show to the perfect summer lotion, top picks for a stylin
From a kiddie fashion show to the perfect summer lotion, top picks for a stylin’ summer weekendThere were oodles of fun, hip fashion happenings passing along my desk this week, but 13 photo shoots in 3 days have kept me distracted from my blogging duties. So instead of a small taste, I give you the…
The Weekly Must List: July 8 – July 14, 2010
Our top To-Do's for the week ahead
Our top To-Do’s for the week ahead The Weekly Must ListJuly 8 – July 14, 2010 MUST HEARMt. St. Helens Vietnam Band7/8 (Thursday) – Spend your lunch hour outdoors with local indie rock sensation, Mt. St. Helen’s Vietnam Band, playing a free concert at City Hall. MSHVB’s energetic performance will leave you wanting more. Free, noon-1:30….
Best Camping Spots: Occupational Hazards
Avid hiker Kristen Russell wants to be sure you know a few things before camping in the Northwest.
WeatherNo matter the forecast, in the Northwest you must be prepared for rain. That crazy nylon sheet that came with your tent—the one covered with toggles and cords and pulleys—is called a rain fly. Use it! And don’t skip the tarp under your tent; if you do, you could wake up to see your flashlight…
Best Camping Spots: Vamping
The Eurovan is the ground-averse camper's silver bullet.
When my husband, Daniel, and I go camping for the weekend, there are no tents involved. We do not drag Therm-a-Rests or tarps out of the garage; we do not strap carefully rolled sleeping bags onto backpacks. Instead, we pile into our VW Eurovan and head for nearby wilderness to experience a night or two…
Easy Salted Caramel S’mores
An extra decadent version of the classic campfire dessert.
When the late-evening air is infused with the smell of a crackling campfire, there’s no better nightcap than a mug of warm cocoa and a melty, chocolatey s’more. In this extra-decadent version, we’ve taken Cougar Mountain chocolate chip cookies and sandwiched between them toasted marshmallows and the ultra-rich, dark chocolate salted caramels from Jo’s Candies…