Archive For The “Seattle” Category
Teatro Zinzanni is a staple of the Seattle nightlife scene and has been for … about 20 years I think. Initially set up in an empty lot with a tent for a limited run the company now features a permanent building, summer camps for kids and shows that feature a variety of different feats. Their…
I have been to many conventions, expos and trade shows in my life but I have never been to a comic convention before. I applied for a press pass to this year’s Emerald City Comic Con but was turned down, which was disappointing, but also inconvenient as the tickets for the days I wanted to…
The Northwest Folklife Festival has been a staple of the Seattle area for more than 40 years. But that’s not the end of it. Now Northwest Folklife, the organizers behind the festival, have begun branching out to other activities throughout the year. One case in point is regular performances of folk dancing at Bellevue’s Crossroads Mall….
I grew up being aware of The Who. Kieth Moon’s passing was an event I wasn’t really conscious of, happening a year or so before I truly became conscious of happenings in the world of rock and roll. 1981’s “You Better You Bet” from the album Face Dances was the first single by The Who…
Yes, it’s late, but here are a few bits from this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. There were a number of appearances by Déla’s dance studio. It is so difficult getting a clear shot of her as she dances. Here she is at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade (she’s the one on the right). One…
A heck of a week. It started with Catholic Schools Week which is essentially an “open house” for the school on Sunday. I had planned on getting pictures of all the kids in their various classrooms but an active Tevye prevented that. I was able to get one of them all together at the preschool….
Ciáran’s Cub Scout troop went on an outing a week ago to the Museum Of History And Industry, otherwise known as MOHAI. The museum has been a staple of Seattle for decades but I have never been. Not because of convenience, I just… never went. A couple of years ago it moved into a new…
I became aware of Heart in 1983 through local television. During the 1983/84 television season local station KING channel 5 produced and aired “Rock Entertainment Videos” or REV, which was hosted, nominally, by John Keister. While many know Keister from his stint as the host of “Almost Live” (another program produced by KING) this is…
It’s been a couple of weeks – I just realized this post was sitting in my drafts. Better late than never, right? For Déla’s 10th birthday, her last one where she will have a large party, she decided on two things. First was a visit to a newly opened painting studio. Then she wanted a couple…
Following up on my previous post, here is the remainder of my time at this year’s Penny Arcade Expo. Saturday I went by myself. I got some time with games and saw friends I hadn’t seen in a long time. I have no pictures from this day, which is a shame. Briefly, though, I want…