Events

Facing Mars Opens

2010-01-30T08:00:00Z

Would you leave behind your family, friends, and familiar surroundings to risk your life on a three-year, round-trip voyage to Mars? In Facing Mars, you have the chance to answer this question twice: as you enter the exhibition and again as you exit. While exploring each of the 28, thought-provoking exhibits, take the opportunity to reflect on your initial answer and some of the ethical questions about human exploration of Mars. Included with the price of admission, FREE for members.

Beth Levine: First Lady of Shoes

2010-02-18T08:00:00Z

Beth Levine was the first successful female shoe designer in an era and field dominated by men. Featuring ephemera and over 100 pairs of shoes and boots, this first-time retrospective explores the unbridled energy and creativity behind one of the greatest shoe designers.

Sing! Sing! Sing! Learn to sing for free!

2010-02-25T03:00:00Z

Curriculum: The course will cover the foundation of healthy singing, finding your best range, proper vowel usage, tuning,

Lost in Yonkers

2010-03-06T04:00:00Z

The winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Play, and the Pulitzer Prize, Lost in Yonkers is a remarkable coming of age story. Two young brothers are forced to enter a dysfunctional household consisting of their formidable grandmother, their dim-witted aunt, and their Uncle Louie, a small-time thug. As comical as it is poignant, this Neil Simon masterwork is an examination of lives in an oppressive household, with a dramatic climax that is certain to leave you spellbound.

2010 Seattle Bash & Weight Loss Surgery Education Conference

2010-03-11T17:00:00Z

The Seattle Bash & Weight Loss Surgery Education Conference is an educational conference for anyone who is either (a) considering weight loss surgery or (b) currently on their weight loss surgery journey to better health. It is a lively mix of weight loss surgery education, celebrations, support, and motivation resources.

General Conference Agenda:
Thursday -- a day of motivation, psychological support, and cooking tips.
Friday & Saturday -- speaker sessions focused on many weight loss surgery issues & topics.
Saturday evening -- celebration dinner with a fashion show, a before-and-after slide show, a raffle, an auction, and dancing.
Sunday morning -- Plastic Surgery Forum which will include 3 local plastic surgeons, and several nationally-known plastic surgeons.

Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show

2010-03-13T16:30:00Z

Spring show theme is the 60's, but there is everything doll and teddy bear related: supplies and accessories, antiques, BJDs, doll furniture, miniatures. The web site gives dates for the Fall show in Puyallup.

Crossroads Doll & Teddybear Show and Sale

2010-03-13T18:00:00Z

Children under 12 $3. Children under 5 are Free
Hours: Saturday 10AM to 4PM (early birds at 8:30AM Sunday 10AM to 4PM
One of the largest doll shows in the northwest. Featuring items for bears and dolls of all types including antique, BJD, fashion, modern and vintage.

The UNCLAD Fine Art Show Of The Nude Figure

2010-03-13T19:00:00Z

Gallery by the Bay is proud to present its 9th Annual UNCLAD Art Show featuring works by 108 artists from all over North America.
A wide range of paintings, photography, drawings, glass, jewelry & sculpture, all pertaining to the nude figure in art will be on display & available for purchase.
The opening reception is Saturday, March 13th from 11am to 8pm & features live music, refreshments & a chance to meet the artists. The show continues until March 28th.
On Saturday, March 27th, we’re having a wine tasting & chef competition to benefit Relay For Life.
See www.uncladart.com for details & a preview of the art.

2010 Seattle Bash & Weight Loss Surgery Education Conference

2010-03-14T14:00:00Z

Free Computer and Electronic Recycling Event

2010-03-14T16:00:00Z

We will be accepting all computer and electronic items for free. Donations are welcome

Icons of Washington History

2010-03-14T17:00:00Z

What makes Washington different from anywhere else in the world? Is it the landscape? Our people?

Washington State History Museum Director, David Nicandri, has picked out some of the best representations of our state from the Washington State Historical Society's collection to display. View some of the features, events, people and landscapes that make Washington distinct.

This exhibit not only identifies icons, but explores why and how these icons came to be symbols of our state. More than 65 items have been selected to represent Washington in this exhibit. View Ezra Meeker's covered wagon; see a chunk of concrete from Galloping Gertie; hear Dave Niehaus announce the Mariners 1995 American League Division Series win over the New York Yankees; look over representations of our plentiful natural resources, World's Fair materials, and much more.

See what Washington has given the country, and the world.

Organized by the Washington State History Museum. Supported by Ben B. Cheney Foundation, Click! Cable TV, and Sequoia Foundation.

Icons of Washington

2010-03-14T17:00:00Z

See symbolic ‘icons’ of the features, events, people, and landscapes that make Washington state unique. This exhibit not only identifies icons, but explores why and how these icons came to be. From the Space Needle to Lucky Lager brewing company, and from Ezra Meeker's efforts to save the Oregon Trail, to game five of the Seattle Mariners’ 1995 divisional series against the New York Yankees, explore what Washington has done for the country and the world. Visit us online for more information and specific exhibit hours. www.washingtonhistory.org Organized by the Washington State History Museum.

Original Seattle Coffee Crawl

2010-03-14T17:00:00Z

Get a unique taste of Seattle with the Original Coffee Crawl!

We give you a bold sampling of Seattle’s world famous coffee, plus a robust roast of city lore that explains why this is the Capital of Coffee. Seattle Coffee Crawl is for everyone, not just coffee lovers — in addition to grande serving of coffee history, facts and culture, we add a nice froth of local gossip and architecture. Included is a rich sampling of Seattle’s fabulous coffee at several cafes!

Seattle’s Original Coffee Crawl – it’s not the same old grind.

Ballard Farmers Market

2010-03-14T17:00:00Z

Open all year round.

Savor Seattle Pike Place Market: Classics Tour

2010-03-14T17:00:00Z

First time visiting Seattle? Follow our expert guides through the hustle and bustle of the Market to the "classic" spots that have made the Pike Place Market a world-famous destination. See fish fly, cheese being made by hand, and the original Starbucks store!

Pair quintessential Seattle foods with animated stories and history of this 101-year old culinary landmark.

Savor Seattle Chocolate Indulgence Tour

2010-03-14T18:00:00Z

Get ready for a luxurious exploration of Seattle’s finest chocolate creations. Taste President Obama’s favorite chocolates, celebrity chef Tom Douglas’s signature dessert, decadent drinking chocolate, and much more.
Learn about how fine chocolate is made and tips on the best ways to taste and store it. Find out why chocolate and coffee are so important to Seattle culture.
This chocoholic’s dream tour promises to overwhelm your senses!
Tour Availability:
January - February | Friday & Saturday 11:00am
March, November - December | Friday - Sunday 11:00am
April & October | Friday - Monday 11:00am
May - September | Thursday - Monday 11:00am

On Track: The Railroad Photographs of Warren McGee

2010-03-14T19:00:00Z

White River Valley Museum is a host museum for the traveling exhibit of Warren McGee's photograph collection that chronicles 20th century Northern Pacific trains. Features nearly 40 photographs taken by McGee over a 60-year period (1930s - 1990s). Sponsored by Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association, Montana Department of Transportation and Montana Historical Society.

Regular museum hours are Wednesday - Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Museum admission is $2 adults, $1 seniors/children. Free on Wednesdays and the fourth Sunday of the month.

New in Issaquah- Ankhasha’s Temple of the Western Gate

2010-03-14T19:00:00Z

In these changing and challenging times the
Temple of the Western Gate is here to assist people in their personal spiritual growth and development. Ankhasha Amenti, a local resident has opened the Temple in response to requests from the community for a place of peace and spiritual renewal in this stressful world. We offer you a deep spiritual experience and an opportunity to enhance your life while creating an tmosphere of complete support, acceptance and love. We are not here to convert you to any religion, rather to provide you a safe haven to explore, understand and experience a connection to divinity without religious constraints. We embrace, honor and respect all sacred paths, and we encourage each person to see divinity in themselves, in others, and iall things. If you are seeking a sense of community and a deeper spiritual connection but have found traditional churches just don’t meet your need, the Temple is waiting for you. We challenge you to go deeper into yourself;
coming into your own personal truth, freedom, and power. At the Temple you can _ nd classes in the following areas:
• Psychic Development • Tarot
• Meditation • Astrology • Dreamwork • Past Lives • Crystals
New in Issaquah- Ankhasha’s Temple of the Western Gate
We also offer:
• Private Psychic Readings
• Past Life Regressions Hypnosis
• Crystal Activation Sessions
You may request a private psychic
reading with Ankhasha or just come in
and visit for meditation, prayer, healing
or inspiration. We also offer exclusive
Egyptian incenses, Palo Santo Wood for
Clearings and a beautiful selection of
crystals from Mother Earth. The Temple
is open to the Community on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 12 to 5 pm and
Sundays from 12 to 4 pm for you to visit,
sit, pray, meditate, listen to calming music
and be at peace. There is no charge for
these services except private readings.
Come and be enveloped in Power,
Healing, Universal Love and Community!
Welcome to your new spiritual home
…..The Temple of the Western Gate.
The Temple of the Western Gate is OPEN
to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 12pm to 5 pm and on Sundays
from 12pm to 4 pm. Drop in for a private
psychic reading with Ankhasha on those
days or call to schedule a convenient time
for consultation. Phone readings available.

"Bowling with Bounds"

2010-03-14T19:00:00Z

Please join our host Dennis Bounds, Allen Schauffler, Jesse Jones of KING 5 TV and event emcee KJR 950 Sports Radio host Ian Furness for Skills Inc. 3rd Annual Event. Have fun bowling to raise money for programs that help support and serve persons with disabilities. Sign up online at www.skillsinc.com/bowling.html

String One Starts @ 12 :00 pm
String Two Starts @ 2:15 pm
ADULTS
$90 String One & String Two 12-4 pm (4 games)
$55 2 Games String One (2 games) or String Two
17 & UNDER
$40 String One & Two 12-4 pm
$25 2 Games

Bellingham Society of Model Engineers Open House

2010-03-14T19:30:00Z

Mark your calendars. The Bellingham Society of Model Engineers (BSME) will
hold its next open house on Sunday, March 14, from 12:30pm to 4:30pm at our location in the former Alger Grange.

Members continue to make lots of changes and additions to both the HO-scale and N-scale layouts. Come see what's new.

And Saturday should be a perfect opportunity to ride the 7.5-inch gauge outdoor railway (weather permitting).

What better way to spend a nice Sunday afternoon than with your family visiting one of the best model train layouts in Washington State?

The BSME HO- and N-scale layouts now include more track, trains, scenery, and sounds than ever before. Come see and hear for yourself. Come see all the trains and meet the people who build and operate the BSME’s two huge layouts. There will be lots of model railroading action to entertain children and adults alike.

Of course, there's still plenty of work yet to be done, which means that you can also see first hand how these layouts are being constructed.

The BSME is located at...

1469 Silver Run Lane, which is less than a mile east of I-5 exit 240, approximately 10 miles south of downtown Bellingham. The BSME is located adjacent to the Alger Community Church.

Our facility is completely accessible and has on-site parking.

To visit the BSME, take Interstate 5 to exit 240. Go east on Lake Samish Road approximately 1/2 mile. At the stop sign, turn left onto Old Highway 99. The BSME is located on the right, approximately 1/4 mile north, adjacent to the Alger Community Church.

Maps and detailed driving directions as well as additional information is available on our website at www.bsme.org

Bluegrass Jam

2010-03-14T20:00:00Z

Bring your instruments, or just your ears.
Also 5th Sunday of the month

Savor Seattle Pike Place Market: Off the Beaten Path Tour

2010-03-14T20:00:00Z

Tour Availability:
May - September | Wednesday - Sunday 1:00pm
October - April | Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm

Hungry for adventure? Go off the beaten path to experience the hidden gems of Pike Place Market! Taste adventurous ethnic flavors, learn about multi-cultural food traditions, and visit an old-fashioned spice mercantile that supplies all of Seattle's top restaurants!

Pair adventurous Seattle foods with the ethnic history and heritage of this 101-year old culinary landmark.

Legally Blonde

2010-03-14T20:30:00Z

Think PINK! It's here, and it's "AN ELLE OF A SHOW" (TIME Magazine). The hilarious MGM film is now a smash hit musical, and now “Legally Blonde The Musical” is coming to you. “Legally Blonde” follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. After turning Broadway and MTV hot pink, this "Feel-Good Song and Dance Juggernaut" (New York Magazine) is "The Best New Musical Around!"

Show times:
Tuesday & Wednesday: 7:30pm
Thursday & Friday: 8:00pm
Saturday: 2:00 & 8:00pm
Sunday: 1:30 & 7:00pm

Purchase tickets in person, over the phone or online.
Price range: $22-93
Phone: 206-625-1900
Email: info@5thavenue.org
Web: www.5thavenue.org

Cascadian Chorale presents "Mozart Requiem"

2010-03-14T21:00:00Z

Buy tickets direct from the Chorale and enjoy a $5 discount ($25/seat; tickets@cascadianchorale.org or (206) 286-6028), or order online.

Mothering Sunday Tea

2010-03-14T21:00:00Z

The origins of this celebration date to the English custom of employees giving their domestic workers one day off each year to allow them to visit their mothers or mother churches. Freewill offering. All welcome.

Samuel Barber Centenial

2010-03-14T22:00:00Z

Icons of Washington

2010-03-15T17:00:00Z

Savor Seattle Pike Place Market: Classics Tour

2010-03-15T17:00:00Z

Storytime at The Children's Museum, Seattle

2010-03-15T18:00:00Z

Enter the world of books and celebrate literacy in our new Storytelling Circle! Visit our beautiful new space for children and families! Education, staff and guest readers bring books to life through song, puppets, fingerplays and more!

Savor Seattle Chocolate Indulgence Tour

2010-03-15T18:00:00Z

Savor Seattle Gourmet Seattle Tour

2010-03-15T21:00:00Z

Tour Availability:
Jan. - Feb. | Friday & Saturday 2:00pm
March, Nov. & Dec. | Thursday - Saturday 2:00pm
April & Oct. | Wednesday - Saturday 2:00pm
May - Sept. | Monday - Saturday 2:00pm

Do you consider yourself food-adventurous? Enjoy wine and beer pairings? Then join us as we explore the "gourmet" side of Seattle's food scene! Learn about Seattle's sordid past as you wind your way through tree-lined streets of Belltown, downtown Seattle, and Pike Place Market.

Go underground to see a microbrewery in action! Meet Seattle's top chefs and artisans, and hear their stories and secrets of the trade. Learn about the history, culture, and entertainment offerings that make downtown Seattle a premiere destination for visitors and residents alike.

Mac n' Cheese Monday

2010-03-16T00:00:00Z

The Mac is Back
Each year, we team up with Beecher's Handmade Cheese to serve their hedonistic version of an old-time favorite, mac-n-cheese, which we pair with some wonderful wines. Join us every Monday at 5 p.m. until we run out. You can order it by itself, or try our mac-n-cheese wine flight yum! We will take reservations for parties of six or more. Beecher's uses no artificial preservatives, no artificial coloring, no flavor enhancers, no hydrogenated oils, nitrates and polysorbate in its mac-n-cheese, and it's always rBST free. We will gladly take a reservation for groups of 6 or more.

Winter quarter at Taproot Theatre

2010-03-16T01:00:00Z

Start a new year by learning a new skill or by improving upon your existing or singing acting talent. Winter quarter at Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio features classes for virtually everyone, no matter the age or experience level. This winter kids and teens can experience what the professionals go through, from first rehearsal to final performance on Taproot’s stage. People of all ages can get a great foundation in singing for musical theatre. Adults can get an edge on the job market by learning to incorporate principles from improv acting into their presentation skills. Midwinter break camps are also available, with sessions for kids as young as four and teens up to 18 years.

Dates and times vary per class.

Building Confidence and Self-Esteem Through Self-Hypnosis

2010-03-16T01:30:00Z

How would you like to learn and experience self-hypnosis from a Master Hypnotist?

You're in luck. I'm teaching a class for EXPLORE! Continuing Education at Bellevue College in March. The course featured here focuses hypnotic tools to enhance self esteem & confidence, but really, these tools can be applied to so many things in your life: motivation, stopping bad habits, losing weight, releasing fears, and more!

Here's the course description--it's two nights, for 3 hours each night.

Building Confidence and Self-Esteem Through Self-Hypnosis

Do you fear public speaking, presentations, or approaching an attractive member of the opposite sex? Do you have an overall feeling of low self-esteem? Learn how to feel confident, comfortable and competent with a high level of self-esteem through self-hypnosis. Success is just a trance away! This experiential workshop is conducted by Connie Brannan, CHt, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Professional Conversational Hypnotherapist and Licensed Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (tm).

Building Confidence and Self-Esteem Through Self-Hypnosis
Item: W8976 Connie Brannan
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM North Campus Room: W266
Sessions: 2 M Address: 10700 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98004
3/15/2010 - 3/22/2010 Fee: $89.00

More about Connie & her credentials:

www.mindworkshypnosis.net

A brief video:
www.youtube.com…

Contact: connie@mindworkshypnosis.net

(425) 564-8608

www.seattlenlptraining.com

www.stopsmokingseattle.com

Great Singers: Three Postwar Operatic Greats

2010-03-16T02:00:00Z

Join veteran opera lecturer Norm Hollingshead for an overview of three postwar greats: Leopold Simoneau, tenor, Christa Ludwig, mezzo, and Rita Streich, soprano.

Trader Joe's Silent Movie Mondays: Silents from the South Seas

2010-03-16T02:00:00Z

Featuring Jim Riggs on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ

March 15, 2010 – LeGong: Dance of the Virgins (1935)
Director: Henri de la Falaise
Producer: Constance Bennett
Cast: Poetoe Aloes Goesti, Saplak Njoman
An original poster boasts this film to be true, shot entirely on-location in Bali with the use of an all-Balinese cast with native music and showing native customs. Known now as an “American exploitation film” the crew gained access to local villages and people willing to act in the film. This was also one of the last feature films to be shot using the two-strip Technicolor process.

March 22, 2010 – Tabu: A Story of the South Seas (1931)
Director, Writer: F.W. Murnau
Producer: David Flaherty
Cast: Anne Chevalier, Bill Brambridge
Matahi falls is love with the beautiful Reri whom was just chosen to be the new Holy Maid. Matahi and Reri escape the confines of their village, but are being pursued by the village Elders.

March 29, 2010 – Sadie Thompson (1928)
Director, Writer: Raoul Walsh
Producer: Gloria Swanson
Cast: Gloria Swanson, Lionel Barrymore
Sadie Thompson attempts to leave her wild ways behind by starting anew in Pago-Pago. But when an overzealous missionary finds out about Sadie Thompson’s past he tries to force her back to San Francisco.

Genealogy: The Power of Stories: Yours, Mine, and Ours

2010-03-16T02:00:00Z

Carol will tell stories about a three-decade search for her families. She'll talk about strategies and resources, the special challenges of Jewish genealogy, the role of history, and a myriad of tips (including a list of her favorite resources) for making our family trees bloom – through finding, writing, and preserving stories. Free for JGSWS members, $5 for non-members. Presented by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State.

KRenton WordKrafters Toastmasters

2010-03-16T02:00:00Z

KRenton WordKrafters Toastmasters provides an inexpensive, friendly, and unique opportunity for people in the Kent/ Renton area to sharpen their public speaking, active listening, and leadership skills.

The skills you learn in Toastmasters are valuable, both personally and professionally. In these tough times, the abilities you gain are priceless.

Guests are always welcome. Come check us out and see how you can improve your communication and leadership skills and have fun.

We meet the first and third Monday of every month, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Renton Evangelical Presbyterian Churse, 19800 108 Ave. Renton, WA. For more information, contact Jane Babione at tmbabione@gmail.com.

KRenton WordKrafters Toastmasters Meeting

2010-03-16T02:00:00Z

KRenton WordKrafters provides an inexpensive, friendly, and unique opportunity for people in the Kent/ Renton area to sharpen their public speaking, active listening, and leadership skills.

The skills you learn in Toastmasters are valuable, both personally and professionally. In these tough times, the abilities you gain are priceless.

Hop Into Spring Bunny Bash

2010-03-16T03:30:00Z

Bring the kids to the Hop Into Spring Bunny Bash! Breakfast to enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, Live Bunny Costume Show, Puppets Please Marionettes and Hippity Hoppity You-Know-Who. Reservations are required. Members: $140.00 per person/Non-members: $20 per person. www.imaginecm.org

Family Snowshoe Science Expedition

2010-03-16T17:00:00Z

Venture into the winter wonderland of Snoqualmie Pass for an exciting snowshoe adventure. Follow the trail of snowshoe hares, ground squirrels and ravens. Look for signs of animal life, including tracks, scat, fur and burrows. Participate in introductory activities, then strap on snowshoes and hit the trail. Call 206-443-2925 to register. $40 adults/$35 children. *Expeditions occur January 16, February 6 and March 16

Breakfast with BAM: Beth Levine: First Lady of Shoes

2010-03-16T17:00:00Z

Come have breakfast with Bellevue Arts Museum on the third Tuesday of each month; we provide the coffee and you provide the conversation. Meet with your fellow art and craft enthusiasts to discuss contemporary craft and the current exhibits displayed at the museum. In March, we will discuss the exhibit "Beth Levine: First Lady of Shoes." As the first successful female shoe designer, she went beyond the norm in a field that was traditionally dominated by men. Come explore her creativity through her innovative design of shoes.

Icons of Washington

2010-03-16T17:00:00Z

Savor Seattle Pike Place Market: Classics Tour

2010-03-16T17:00:00Z

New in Issaquah- Ankhasha’s Temple of the Western Gate

2010-03-16T19:00:00Z

YWCA Inspire Luncheon

2010-03-16T19:00:00Z

The YWCA Eastside Inspire Luncheon on Tuesday, March 16, features keynote speaker Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of the memoirs, “Eat, Pray, Love” and “Committed”. The event takes place from Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. “Eat, Pray, Love”, about the year Gilbert spent traveling the globe after a difficult divorce, was embraced by women and men alike and made her a role model for readers around the world. Luncheon guests will make a donation of $150 or more to benefit the efforts of the YWCA Seattle-King-Snohomish to advance the lives of women and families. For information or to register, go to www.ywcaworks.org or call 206-490-4378.

The Presence Practice with Katharine Wismer

2010-03-16T20:00:00Z

Cost: Free; offerings are always welcome ( 18 years and older)
Learn techniques and practices to assist you in staying in the present moment. With regular practice you can begin to experience more joy & fulfillment by being in each moment and experiencing it fully.
In this highly experiential learning environment you’ll be able to recognize when you are thinking in the past or future; establish a regular presence practice, identify the difference of emotion and thought and practice grounding techniques to bring you back to the present moment.

Savor Seattle Gourmet Seattle Tour

2010-03-16T21:00:00Z

Words & Wine: David Grann, the Devil & Sherlock Holmes

2010-03-17T01:00:00Z

Cancer-Support for Family Members

2010-03-17T01:30:00Z

If you have a spouse, partner, family member, or loved one with any type of cancer, you may benefit from talking with others who understand what you're going through. Gilda's Club Seattle offers support groups for those who care about someone with cancer, and there is no cost to attend. Groups meet weekly at our location on Seattle's Capitol Hill. To join a support group, please call us to schedule a free orientation to Gilda's Club Seattle, and a one on one meeting: 206-709-1400. Orientation takes less than two hours. You'll find our next orientation times here:
www.gildasclubseattle.org… At Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway

Spring Wine Classes at Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar-Bellevue

2010-03-17T01:30:00Z

SPRING HAS SPRUNG, THE GRASS IS RIS. WE WONDERS WHERE THE WINE HACKS IS?
Seastar’s Dashing Duo Is Back with a New Series of Wine Classes

Erik Liedholm and sommelier accomplice Lars Ryssdal are up to more fun and games this spring with a series of tasty and educational wine classes to enlighten the palate as well as the mind. The 2010 eno-academic semester at Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar in Bellevue will begin by exploring the fabled Northern Italian regions of Piedmont and Tuscany, for the first time in Wine School history. On Tuesday, March 16th, the self-dubbed “Scandinavian Wine Hacks” will discuss the attributes that make this area so legendary and lead a tasting that includes Piedmont’s magnificent Gaja, Giacosa, and La Spinetta wines alongside Tuscan giants like Antinori, Tenuta san Guido, Isole e Olena, and more.

It has been many years since Erik and Lars last visited Bordeaux in the classroom, but it will be well worth the wait. They have assembled a line up of Right and Left Bank Bordeaux that would make a grown man (or woman) weep. On Tuesday, April 6th, students will learn their way around this celebrated region of Southern France by tasting through the classified growths of the Medoc, the killer crus of St. Emillon, the richness of Pomerol and the terrior of Graves.

The final class focuses on the Pacific Northwest and the question “So, of all the great wines produced in Washington and Oregon, which one is best?” On Tuesday, May 4th, attendees will make the call at a blind tasting and judging of the greatest wines that our region has to offer.

Classes are priced at $90 each or $240 for the three-class series (plus tax). Reservations are required and space is limited. All classes begin at 6:30 pm and run for approximately two hours. Students must be at least 21 years young. Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar is located at 205 – 108th N.E. on the ground floor of Bellevue’s Civica Building. For reservations or information, please call Erik Liedholm at 425.456.0010 ext 46.

Writing Workshops with Bob Mayer

2010-03-17T02:00:00Z

3/2: The Original Idea and Conflict
3/9: Outlining, Plot and Writing Scenes
3/16: Character and Point of View
3/23: Marketing Yourself and Your Book
3/30: Introduction to Warrior Writer
*Please register for each class by visiting www.kcls.org

Handmade Comedy

2010-03-17T03:00:00Z

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 8:00pm

This event is OPEN to the PUBLIC!

Come and join Non-Profit Comedy and EtsyRAIN at The Comedy Underground in Pioneer Square - Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 8:00pm

Q: What's "Handmade Comedy"?
A: Handmade Comedy is a benefit performance sponsored by Non-Profit Comedy and organized by EtsyRAIN to benefit Friends of the Orphans (see more info about Friends of the Orphans below)

Q:Yeah, but what's the "Handmade" part about?
A: In addition to enjoying the performers "craft" (bad joke. groan. ;)?
Well, this may be the first time ever that The Comedy Underground will be filled with a bunch of fun-loving, crafty folks at one time -- let's show them the joys of creative multi-tasking while we craft and laugh out loud all at the same time!

Q: Ummm...Does that mean what I think it means??
A: YES indeed! Guests are encouraged (but NOT required!) to bring their "Low-Light workable, Silent and Non-smelly" craftwork - such as knitting, crocheting or what-have-you - to work on while enjoying the show!

Friends of the Orphans provides financial and volunteer support to Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos/Nos Petit Freres et Soeurs (NPH/NPFS, Spanish and French for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”), which has orphan homes and outreach programs in nine countries, including Haiti. As a result of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake on January 12, 2010, NPH/NPFS Haiti suffered the tragic loss of staff, volunteers and family members, as well as extensive damage to its facilities.

Buy your tickets online here: www.brownpapertickets.com…

EtsyRAIN members may RSVP to the event here: www.meetup.com…

www.comedyunderground.com…...
Location:
Comedy Underground
109 S Washington St
Seattle, WA 98104

Icons of Washington

2010-03-17T17:00:00Z

Bellevue Friends of the Library Book Group

2010-03-17T17:00:00Z

The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the heart of the Middle East by Sandy Tolan

Savor Seattle Pike Place Market: Classics Tour

2010-03-17T17:00:00Z

Storytime at The Children's Museum, Seattle

2010-03-17T18:00:00Z

Burlington Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting

2010-03-17T18:30:00Z

Great networking opportunity for businesses

On Track: The Railroad Photographs of Warren McGee

2010-03-17T19:00:00Z

Savor Seattle Pike Place Market: Off the Beaten Path Tour

2010-03-17T20:00:00Z

Savor Seattle Gourmet Seattle Tour

2010-03-17T21:00:00Z

Cancer-Support for Family Members

2010-03-18T01:30:00Z

Meet the Author: Cara Black

2010-03-18T02:00:00Z

Join us for a celebration of French culture with the author of the popular Aimée Leduc mystery series set in Paris.

Brooklyn Boy

2010-03-18T02:30:00Z

Can we ever go home… and do we want to? Eric Weiss has finally made it big with a best seller and a shot at a Hollywood film. An inconvenient phone call brings him back to the Brooklyn neighborhood he grew up in and happily left behind. Witty and deeply touching, this story of growing up, coming home and making sense of it all is sure to warm your heart. By Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies. A regional premiere.

DATES & TIMES: Wed-Thurs, 7:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 8:00 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2:00 p.m.

Seattle Poetry Slam

2010-03-18T03:00:00Z

Weekly poetry open mic, featured poet and competitive poetry reading

THE GYPSY KING

2010-03-18T03:00:00Z

Eyes for Glass: The Price Collection

2010-03-18T07:00:00Z

For John and Joyce Price, collecting art is a passion. Enamored by the art created in the United States’ Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, the Prices’ collection includes works in all art and craft media by American and Native American artists.

Lisa Gralnick: The Gold Standard

2010-03-18T07:00:00Z

Exploring the relationship between gold’s history and lore and its function as a commodity in today’s world. Gralnick’s jewelry and sculptural works question our relationship to the material world.

Employee Engagement - A Case Study - City University of Seattle

2010-03-18T14:30:00Z

Icons of Washington

2010-03-18T17:00:00Z

Savor Seattle Pike Place Market: Classics Tour

2010-03-18T17:00:00Z

eWomen Network Accelerated Networking Luncheon

2010-03-18T17:45:00Z

Speaker: Sheryl Eldene

Finding Your marketing Sweet Spot: Connect your passion to your target market

At this powerful event you'll learn:

Create your own mission statement, acknowledging your gifts & passion in the world
Look at the psycho-graphics of your favorite clients to pick your passion
Name the deepest longings of those specific clients
Connecting with passion and authenticity to those clients

Experience the excitement and power of Accelerated Networking, a unique eWomenNetwork process that assures you have an opportunity to: promote who you are and what you do; ask for what you specifically need from others; develop new business alliances and friends; an learn new ideas and strategies for promoting your business and generating more revenue.

Savor Seattle Chocolate Indulgence Tour

2010-03-18T18:00:00Z

Mercer Island Visual Arts League Gallery

2010-03-18T19:00:00Z

3rd Thursday Artist Reception and Gallery Opening
Every month we feature new and different artwork from local artists.
Be inspired and support your commitment to the Arts. Proceeds are for youth scholarships

On Track: The Railroad Photographs of Warren McGee

2010-03-18T19:00:00Z

New in Issaquah- Ankhasha’s Temple of the Western Gate

2010-03-18T19:00:00Z

Making BAM Tick: Lunchtime Conversations with Museum Curators and Staff

2010-03-18T19:30:00Z

Hear from curators and other staff members as they offer an inside glimpse into the Museum’s inner workings.

Savor Seattle Pike Place Market: Off the Beaten Path Tour

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

Non-Profit Roadmap To Success

2010-03-18T20:30:00Z

Learn about a process that helps non-profits achieve their goals faster and do more with less. Non-profit Executive Directors, Board of Directors, HR Manager, Marketing Director and Staff.

Leave with rough draft of your vision statement, 2 objectives, strategies and actions plans.

Savor Seattle Gourmet Seattle Tour

2010-03-18T21:00:00Z

Smartphone Selection Guide

2010-03-19T00:30:00Z

Last year, our Blackberry-iPhone shootout generated a lot of attention. In a rapidly changing marketplace, Smartphone sales have continued to grow from an important niche to mainstream. With the ability to host applications, they are both lifestyle devices and essential corporate tools. RIM Blackberries and iPhones are still market leaders, but with new competition such as Palm's PRE, Google Android, and many others, selecting a Smartphone for personal and/or business use has become increasingly complicated.

Daemon Welch-Abernathy, author of the internationally prominent "PhoneBoy" Blog, two books on Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1, and Strategic Alliance Manager for Check Point Software Technologies, will present on how to select a Smartphone based on your requirements, providing insight into the various device and network vendor tradeoffs. Dameon, formerly an engineer with Nokia, the world's leading phone handset provider, has long been tracking the mobile communications industry.

Expect a spirited discussion many loyal adherents with real world experiences. If you are in the market for a Smartphone in 2010 or considering an upgrade, this is the meeting for you

Cost: Free to WSTA members and guests with member passes; $10 for non-members. Refreshments and monthly geek raffle prize for members. Registration is required.

Municipal League of King County Centennial Celebration Dinner

2010-03-19T00:30:00Z

On March 18th the Municipal League will host its Centennial Celebration Dinner. During this special evening we will take a look at the issues the Municipal League has tackled through the years and join together to support the League’s mission of promoting local government that is open, effective and accountable, and improves the caliber of public officials and the quality of public decisions.

As part of this special evening we will also honor the 2010 Civic Awards recipients. This year’s awards winners are:

-Jan Levy, Executive Director, Leadership Tomorrow – Citizen of the Year
-Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Federal Way – Public Official of the Year
-Futurewise (formerly 1000 Friends of Washington) – Organization of the Year
-Wendy Cho Ripp – Doug Mason Young Leaders Award

Il Fornaio’s monthly $10 wine tasting with Hogue Cellars

2010-03-19T01:00:00Z

Don’t miss this month’s $10 monthly wine tasting with Hogue Cellars on March 18, 6-8 p.m.

Clear varietal character with pure fruit aromas and flavors is the viticultural and winemaking focus of these wines. The fruit-forward character is the defining quality of wines from the Columbia Valley.

Wine tastings are paired with complimentary Il Fornaio antipasti and held in the Pacific Place atrium.

Networking 101: Breaking the Ice

2010-03-19T01:15:00Z

One of the top reasons small businesses fail is because no one knows about them.

Developing products and services is great fun for most entrepreneurs, but marketing is a challenge. Getting the word out, making connections, and gaining referrals are critical business activities often neglected.

Unless we break through the ice in the harbor around our businesses, the customers won’t come. Unless we break through the ice that can cause us to shy away from networking, our businesses won’t succeed.

“Breaking the Ice” is the focus of our second talk in our series on Networking.

This event is for you if you:

* Struggle to make networking a regular practice, a commitment
* RSVP for events, but change your mind at the last minute
* Are afraid, not sure what to say or do, when you do make it to an event

Join us and come away with:

* Tools for mastering the fear of networking
* Encouragement to adopt a “just do-it” attitude
* Techniques for being prepared
* The best kinds of questions to ask

What you can expect:

* A lively panel discussion with real-life examples
* A time for you to practice some of the techniques presented and network!
* A discussion time for key take-aways, questions and answers

North Snohomish County Business Community Connections (NSCBCC) was established on March 23, 2009 by Nancy LaMont a North Snohomish County entrepreneur.

An RSVP is a must-space is limited to 25.

Click here for your (FREE) Biznik membership: bit.ly…
Then RSVP here: biznik.com…

Women and Their Wishes

2010-03-19T01:30:00Z

The notion that women are always supposed to know the answers and that asking for help is a sign of weakness, are familiar myths to many women, and year after year nothing changes. But maybe this year can be different.

WWISH is holding support groups for Women and Their Wishes. These support groups will feature guest speakers, group discussions and much more.

Women will leave these groups with clarity of their dreams, goals and wishes, as well as insight and knowledge on how to take action. Authentic and supportive relationships will be formed, and a renewed sense of energy and confidence will be instilled.

WWISH has two upcoming workshop series that will be held in Lower Queen Anne:
• Thursdays 2/11-3/18 (weekly) 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
• Thursdays 4/18-5/13 (weekly) 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

The fee for each six-week program is $95.

To register:
• Visit www.wwish-inc.com/events
• Click on February 11 or April 8
• Purchase your ticket

For more information about WWISH or the Women and Their Wishes groups, visit www.wwish-inc.com.

Mind-Body Medicine and Cancer

2010-03-19T01:45:00Z

Join us to learn about the integral role our thoughts and emotions can play in our physical health, and how the mind can affect the body. Dr. Brad Lichtenstein, from Bastyr University, will share information about the interaction between our neurological, endocrine, and immune systems and our health, how mind-body medicine can complement cancer care, the science behind this field, and specific techniques you can use to promote health and well-being. Please RSVP to attend at www.gildasclubseattle.org or 206-709-1400. Light refreshments at 6:45. 7:00-8:30 PM, Thursday. Free and open to the public. At Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, Seattle. Parents may arrange for children, potty trained through age 12, to play in Noogieland during the lecture free of charge. 48+ hours advanced notice by phone is required for Noogieland: 206-709-1400.

Healing Class

2010-03-19T02:00:00Z

8 week class series beginning Thursday, March 18, at 7:00 p.m. Learn techniques you can use to heal yourself and others. Learn to cleanse auras and chakras and work with a healing guide. Discover and experience your unique healing energy! Donation requested. Call 1.800.360.6509 or email cdm@c-d-m.org for information and directions. CDM Spiritual Teaching Center, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett, 98201

Free Lecture: Mind-Body Medicine and Cancer

2010-03-19T02:00:00Z

Dr. Brad Lichtenstein will teach us about the integral role our thoughts and emotions can play in our physical health, and how the mind can affect the body. RSVP 206-709-1400

Performing Arts in Port Ludlow presents California Guitar Trio

2010-03-19T02:30:00Z

The stunning virtuosity and sly sense of humor of the California Guitar Trio has earned them an enthusiastic following and wide notoriety. Founded in 1991, the trio has made a significant crossover in the progressive, acoustic and classical music scenes fusing rock, blues, jazz, world music, progressive, classical as well as the quintessential California musical genre surf music. When not touring around the world, they make their homes in Utah, Belgium and Japan.

3 BY DOVE at Pacific Northwest Ballet

2010-03-19T02:30:00Z

COMPLETE SCHEDULE INFO:
March 18-20 & 25-27 at 7:30 pm
March 20 at 2:00 pm
March 28 at 1:00 pm

DESCRIPTION:
“I am interested in passion,” said the late Ulysses Dove (1947-1996). “In every embrace, every second of life [should be] lived so fully that there can be no regrets, no looking back.” Witness this passion as PNB dancers perform three works by Dove–Vespers, Red Angels, and the PNB premiere of Serious Pleasures—as well as contemporary choreographer Victor Quijada’s Suspension of Disbelief.
*This program is suggested for mature audiences.

Bhangra / Bollywood Dance with Mollie

2010-03-19T02:30:00Z

NEW 12 WEEK SESSION runs January 14TH through April 1st. Come join us at MOTION AND REST in Ballard! We dance every Thursday from 7:30 until 9:00pm. Spacious dance studio with great floors and energy!

Instruction includes song translations and cultural lessons and references.
Open to all levels: This Bollywood dance class is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike.

Choreographed to individual and group ability.
Save money, register early! Early registration for full 12 weeks is just $180. That's 2 weeks for FREE!

Drop ins are always welcome! The drop in rate is $18 for 90 minutes of Bollywood dance fun!
A great Bollywood workout!
Ability to take your steps to the club!

Register now before the class fills up!

THE GYPSY KING

2010-03-19T03:00:00Z

45th Annual Home & Garden Show

2010-03-19T07:00:00Z

The oldest and largest home and garden show in the area. Money saving ideas, prizes from Stihl all three days, gardening experts, home decorating specialist, free admission and free presentations.

Dahlia tuber sales

2010-03-19T07:00:00Z

Friday 11-7
Saturday 9-4
Additional sales 4/9-4/10 at Faith Lutheran Church, 8208 18th NE, Seattle
also 4/17 from 9-4 at
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church
411 156th Ave NE, Bellevue
Largest selection of dahlias ever!

Icons of Washington

2010-03-19T17:00:00Z

Original Seattle Coffee Crawl

2010-03-19T17:00:00Z

Savor Seattle Pike Place Market: Classics Tour

2010-03-19T17:00:00Z

Home and Garden Show, 45th Annual

2010-03-19T17:00:00Z

Friday 3/19 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturday 3/20 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday 3/21 10 AM to 5 PM
Speakers: To Be Announced
Local nurseries and landscapers will have display gardens and offer plants for sale. Master Gardeners of Lewis county will offer plant clinics and activities.
Kid's activities, prize darwings, food and fun.
FREE Admission and Parking

Savor Seattle Chocolate Indulgence Tour

2010-03-19T18:00:00Z

On Track: The Railroad Photographs of Warren McGee

2010-03-19T19:00:00Z