July 22, 2009

Fremont has hosted some big events this summer, but two nearby neighborhoods will be drawing large crowds over the next few days. As many as 10,000 people are expected to attend the annual Seafair parade over in Greenwood this evening (Wednesday). The parade begins at 95th St. and heads south on Greenwood Avenue, then west

July 20, 2009

Under the watchful eye of the Troll this evening, the “real Jeff Lebowski,” also known as “the Dude,” received the Key to the Universe. Or to put it another way, Jeff Dowd got a really big plastic key. “It’s great to be back in Seattle,” he told the crowd of fans.  Originally from Seattle, Dowd

July 19, 2009

The Center for Wooden Boats, which has a thriving facility on South Lake Union, is in the planning stages to create a maritime community center next to Gas Works Park on the north end of the lake. The new facility, called Northlake Wharf, would be located on this property (aerial view), just west of the

July 19, 2009

The History House hosted the second-to-last “Music in the Sculpture Garden” performance of the season on Sunday afternoon. Robyn Landis and Larry Murante, both accomplished songwriters, entertained the audience. Since 2005, Landis has won more than 35 songwriting honors.

July 18, 2009

Volunteers gathered at B.F. Day school Saturday morning to finish up work on an innovative rain garden located in front of the school, just off Linden St. The garden was created under the direction of Stewardship Partners, a non-profit that helps landowners preserve the environment. B.F. Day volunteered for the project, the third so far.